Description:
Parker GHE 12 Gauge Side by Side
PARKER SPECIAL STEEL, 65% CASE COLOR, DOUBLE BARREL
General Specs: Parker, Year 1927, 12 Gauge, 7lbs 10oz, SxS
Serial Number: 222780
Those who search for Parker shotguns recognize that there are a lot of GH Grade 12ga. Parkers for sale but recognize most all seen are well worn Damascus guns, as they made over 20,000 such guns. They are common. What is not common are GH Grade 12ga. guns with the later Parker Special Steel barrels. Only 2500 of those guns were made, and only 1675 of those were GHE guns with ejectors. Most of those have been poorly reblued, altered with cut barrels, some with broken and repaired stocks, and many used until there is no factory finish remaining. This fine Parker GHE, sn222780 built in 1927, is an exceptional Parker found with 65% vivid factory case color, 90% factory blue on the barrels, mirror bores, good screws, and no breaks or repairs to the wood. She still has the factory original bore diameters of .729/.730, lots of barrel wall thickness, strong well-timed ejectors, crisp triggers, barrels tight as new on the breech face, and exceptionally figured factory wood that has been restored with a hand-rubbed oil finish. The gun wears a vintage NoShoc pad that is still soft and likely original to the gun, as about 30% of all 12ga. guns were shipped from the factory with a pad. There is no evidence of the “widow’s peak” at the heel of the stock that would have been there if the gun shipped with a dog’s head butt plate. The Parker Gun Collectors Association has no records on this gun so we cannot tell for certain, but the pad is perfectly fit to the gun. The shooting dimensions are awesome, as listed below, and the gun presently has F/F chokes (our in-house gunsmiths can alter chokes to your preferences with 10 days of purchase). On the right side of the buttstock there are two prominent burls or knots that are a natural part of the factory buttstock. THEY ARE NOT REPAIRS TO THE WOOD. Parker guns in this kind of condition are getting difficult to find and the GHE Grade gun is the first in the Parker line up that is nicely hand engraved with game scene engraving. With the handsome, clear engraving and gorgeous wood this gun is outstanding for a GHE, so you have a very attractive, hard to find Parker being offered at a very affordable price. The Parker guns continue to enjoy a strong following and will grow in value as you enjoy their use. This gun is all set for your waterfowl, late season pheasants, turkey, dove, crows and any other long range use you can think of. With a little choke alteration she is set for sporting clays and trap as well. Thank you for looking!
Barrel Length: 30" Parker Special steel****
Chokes: .034/.034 F/F****
Bores: excellent shiny ****
Bore Diameter: .730/.729****
Wall Thickness: .029/.031****
% Blue: 90% factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4" with long cones****
Ribs: tight****
Sights: single****
Action: tight****
Ejectors or Extractors: ejectors, strong, timed****
Case Color: 65% factory****
Screws: excellent, screws****
Engraving: clear, sharp****
Trigger Type: double, crisp ****
Trigger Guard Color: 25% factory****
Type: capped pistol grip/splinter forend; nice figure both sides****
LOP: 14"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 1/8"****
DAH: 2 1/4"****
DAC: 1 3/8"****
Checkering Condition: excellent****
Butt Treatment: no shoc pad ****
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
Parker
Model:
222780
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)****
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.****
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only****
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 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.