Description:
Parker GH 16 Gauge Side-by-Side
1904, FACTORY 99%, “O” FRAME, DAMASCUS, FINEST COLLECTOR CONDITION!
General Specs: Parker, Year 1904, 16 Gauge, 6lbs 2oz, Side by Side
Serial Number: 128304
When chasing Parker guns one might see a few Parker GH 16ga. guns for sale, after all they made almost 3000 of them, 2316 with Damascus barrels and about 650 with Parker Special Steel barrels, so they are not RARE. HOWEVER, THIS GUN IS AN EXTREMELY RARE, WHOLLY FACTORY ORIGINAL, UNTOUCHED, COLLECTOR QUALITY GH 16GA.. Why would I claim extreme rarity? For one, it is on an “O” frame, or 20ga. frame and we all know there were few graded Parker 16’s built on an “O” frame, less than 10% of total production for sure. So that means among Damascus guns they made about 200 of them. We all see them from time to time; the grey, well worn, field used Parker GH grade guns…cut stocks, cracks, pins, worn to the nubs. That is what is usually for sale. Two hundred “O” frame 16ga. Damascus GH Grade guns made, and this is likely THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE, with 99% strong factory condition in every part of the gun. Factory case color at 99%, factory Damascus pattern 99%, factory wood finish 99%, factory trigger guard blue 95%, mirror bores, factory bore diameter, chambers, and chokes, factory 99% checkering…even the dog’s head butt plate is 99% excellent! I do see a lot of fine Parkers, but in my lifetime I have seen few as clean and definitively factory original as this little gun. The 28” Damascus barrels are just stunning, the wood is English walnut as it should be with a gun built in 1904. I am able to state that this Parker GH 16, sn128304, is the finest I have ever seen. And at 6lbs. 2oz. it is a delicate wand in hand, ready for a most pleasant walk in the upland habitat or to crush some vintage sporting clays targets. When you call something an “investment quality firearm”, this would be your perfect example; low production, desirable features, and extremely high, untouched factory original condition. These are the gun you have to step up to the plate and pay the premium price for, as you will not have an opportunity to own such a gun again. The value of a gun like this one will continue to rise as more and more of the remaining guns are used, abused, and restored. Don’t let this one get away. If you ever wanted an example of a fine Damascus Parker, this is the one for your collection. Gotta love the way the “O” frame 16ga. Parkers feel when you pick one up, and this gun even has great shooting dimensions. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 28" damascus******
Chokes: .025 both F/F******
Bores: perfect mirror******
Bore Diameter: .665 both******
Wall Thickness: .027 both******
% Blue: damascus 99% factory******
Chambers: 2 9/16"******
Ribs: tight******
Sights: single silver******
Action
Action: tight******
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors******
Case Color: 99% factory******
Screws: perfect******
Engraving: clear, sharp with edges******
Trigger Type: double, crisp******
Trigger Guard Color: 95% factory******
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend/ English walnut******
LOP: 14 1/4"******
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"******
DAH: 2 1/2"******
DAC: 1 5/8"******
Cast: 1/8" off******
Checkering Condition: perfect factory ******
Butt Treatment: dogshead butt plate******
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
128304
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer******
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.******
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only******
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $95.00 We ship internationally!******
Item Condition: Used******
Requires FFL?: Yes******
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
