ITEM # 331
Parker VH Boxlock Double

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serial #180415, 20 ga. (2 1/2"), 26" barrels choked cylinder and modified with excellent bores.  Barrels retain about 99% later, excellent quality rust blue.  The 0 size frame retains about 15% original casecolors, the balance fading to a pleasing pewter patina with some very minor oxidation staining on the belly.  The triggerguard as well shows a quality reblue.  The gun was masterfully restocked by Dietrich Appel some years ago in a nice grade of English walnut.  The buttstock features flawless, borderless checkering panels and has retained the original Parker Brothers grip cap; forend is a beavertail style with a very nice wraparound checkering pattern.  Length of pull to the 1/2" old English pad is 14 1/4" with drops of a 1 1/2" and 2 1/4".  Buttstock has roughly 1/4" of cast-off.  Lock up is nice and tight.  (2027-215) {C&R} [Stan Terhune Collection] (1500/2000) SOLD FOR $2990.00