1923 VH 20ga “0” Frame Mystery Gun

[Dean Hanson]

Sure would be interesting if the B grade number xxx,084 is out there. Likely a 1 or 0 frame gun. I scoured the Serialization book from 70,000 till 241,000..... only 3 B grades listed, all 12''s, 2-32" and 1-30". Quite a few "084" serial numbers missing. FYI, the forend matches the original number of the gun. Either way, a fantastic Parker to be proud of for sure.

[Kevin Pellegrino]

And thank you Dean Hanson for all your help and insight! I’m really liking the people in this forum! This world needs more people like you!

[Randy Roberts]

Hi Kevin. If you did not already know this that seemingly odd looking hole in the rearward portion of the tang recess is actually where the screw went that would go into the pistol grip and hold the grip caps in place on guns of a grade 5 or higher. They were not all done this way. But if you ever see a grade 5 or higher and the grip cap doesn't have a screw holding it on that's visible that's how the Brothers P did it. Kinda cool IMO, just like your gun. I've got a 1 1/2 frame 16 gauge DHE that someone replaced the original stock with B grade wood. I can live with that. They went the right direction in terms of grades eh.

[Kevin Pellegrino]

Hi Randy!
That’s another cool thing I just learned about these beautiful pieces of work! Thank you for sharing that! I’m learning more and more each day from all you great people!
I’ d love to see your DHE 16!

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Kevin Pellegrino

Hi Randy!
That’s another cool thing I just learned about these beautiful pieces of work! Thank you for sharing that! I’m learning more and more each day from all you great people!
I’ d love to see your DHE 16!

Kevin:

Join the PGCA and you will have access to the Parker Pages archive where you can go to the Summer 2020 edition and read all about this gun. While I do not favor the straight stock this configuration does not wander by often.