*VERY FINE PARKER A-1 SPECIAL TRAP OR PIGEON GUN.

*VERY FINE PARKER A-1 SPECIAL TRAP OR PIGEON GUN. SN 185690. (ca.1919) Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 32″ Peerless steel barrels. No. 2 Frame. This fine gun was made either during or shortly after WWI, and is not listed in the “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger, which is the case for guns in this serial number range. “The Parker Story” indicates that only 13 A-1 Specials in this gauge and bbl length are recorded. This particular gun appears to be originally provided with “trap” or “beavertail” forend though the current forend appears to be an old replacement. Bbl flats show Peerless steel logos, initials “JG” in oval, and bbl blank weight of 4 (pounds) 13 (ounces). Right bbl is stamped “8” and left “44”. Typical action features non-automatic safety (blocked to be inoperable). Double gold-plated checkered triggers have front articulated. Engine-turned water table is stamped with patent information “A 1 S”, SN, and “8”. Action, breech ends of bbls, trigger guard, and pierced top lever are engraved with semi-relief, scrolled, floral acanthus as typically found on early A-1 Specials. There are 3 filed beads around fences transitioning to sides of action with another “pigtail” bead as transition to front of action, bottom of which has “Parker Bros” relief inlaid in gold. SN is in gold on trigger guard at grip. Very fine stump burl European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over leather-faced Silvers-type pad. Checkering is of typical A-1 Special mullered border fleur de lis pattern. Side panels are deeply recessed and checkered with raised, carved acanthus highlights ending in fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap has beaded gold spacer with large inset gold oval with initials “LBA” in shaded field framed by acanthus scroll and geometric border. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.044, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, slightly frosted overall, and showing evidence of having been wire brushed. Action is mostly a pleasing mix of pewter gray with orig color in protected areas. Screws have been correctly replaced. Stock retains what appears to be its orig French polish finish worn through and darkened in grip area, with numerous marks and rubs, some fairly long and deep. Checkering is slightly worn, and dirty, and has not been recut or altered. Beavertail forend is a well done replacement. Forend has two small incipient cracks, one at top of rear left and one at bottom near iron. Action is tight, with top lever to right of center. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A classic A-1 Special Pigeon Gun. 4-42222` MGM10 (50,000-80,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1270	$57,500.00	VERY FINE PARKER A-1 SPECIAL TRAP OR PIGEON GUN. SN 185690. (ca.1919) Cal. 12 ga. No. 2 frame. 2-5/8″ Chambers. 32″ Peerless steel barrels. No. 2 Frame. This fine gun was made either during or shortly after WWI, and is not listed in the “Parker Gun Identification & Serialization” ledger, which is the case for guns in this serial number range. “The Parker Story” indicates that only 13 A-1 Specials in this gauge and bbl length are recorded. This particular gun appears to be originally provided with “trap” or “beavertail” forend though the current forend appears to be an old replacement. Bbl flats show Peerless steel logos, initials “JG” in oval, and bbl blank weight of 4 (pounds) 13 (ounces). Right bbl is stamped “8” and left “44”. Typical action features non-automatic safety (blocked to be inoperable). Double gold-plated checkered triggers have front articulated. Engine-turned water table is stamped with patent information “A 1 S”, SN, and “8”. Action, breech ends of bbls, trigger guard, and pierced top lever are engraved with semi-relief, scrolled, floral acanthus as typically found on early A-1 Specials. There are 3 filed beads around fences transitioning to sides of action with another “pigtail” bead as transition to front of action, bottom of which has “Parker Bros” relief inlaid in gold. SN is in gold on trigger guard at grip. Very fine stump burl European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14-7/8″ over leather-faced Silvers-type pad. Checkering is of typical A-1 Special mullered border fleur de lis pattern. Side panels are deeply recessed and checkered with raised, carved acanthus highlights ending in fleur-di-lis drop points. Hard rubber grip cap has beaded gold spacer with large inset gold oval with initials “LBA” in shaded field framed by acanthus scroll and geometric border. Bore diameter: left -.739, right -.739. Bore restrictions: left -.044, right -.030. Wall thickness: left -.030, right -.036. Drop at heel: 1-7/8″, drop at comb: 1-9/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. LOP 14-7/8″. CONDITION: Fine. Bbls retain most of what appears to be orig blue, slightly frosted overall, and showing evidence of having been wire brushed. Action is mostly a pleasing mix of pewter gray with orig color in protected areas. Screws have been correctly replaced. Stock retains what appears to be its orig French polish finish worn through and darkened in grip area, with numerous marks and rubs, some fairly long and deep. Checkering is slightly worn, and dirty, and has not been recut or altered. Beavertail forend is a well done replacement. Forend has two small incipient cracks, one at top of rear left and one at bottom near iron. Action is tight, with top lever to right of center. Bores are excellent. Ejectors are in time. A classic A-1 Special Pigeon Gun. 4-42222` MGM10 (50,000-80,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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