Parker DH 28 ga / 32" Barrels

[Joel Hackett]

Not mine but I thought it was worth sharing.

https://www.proxibid.com/Guns-Military-Artifacts/Shotguns/PARKER-BROS-DHE-28-GAUGE-DOUBLE-BARREL-SHOTGUN/lotInformation/80655522

"Make: Parker Bros.
Model: SXS
Serial # - Firearms: 217444
Caliber: 28 Gauge
Barrel Length: 32"
Low Estimate: 5000
High Estimate: 7000"

"Beautiful Parker Bros DH shotgun in rare 28 Gauge. 1 of 14 DH grade guns in 28 Gauge with 32" bbls. 97-98% finish on Titanic barrels. Bores are clean and shiny. Parker single stage trigger. Automatic ejections. Engraved game scenes on silvered out receiver. Splinter forend is beautifully checkered with smallest pressure dings on left side of forend. Straight hand stock has prominent checkering and lightest wear to right side of stock that has been professionally re-oiled. Exceptional shield inlay on forend and rear of tang. Skeletonized buttstock with prominent checkering remaining. A Parker Bros book correct firearm. 14 3/8" LOP. Drop at Heel 2 1/8". Drop at Comb 1 5/8". Letter from the Parker Gun Collectors Association Inc. has been acquired. "

[Brian Dudley]

High estimate of $7000…. Ha. Whoever put that on it new nothing of the market on such a gun.

[Randy G Roberts]

High estimate of $7000…. Ha. Whoever put that on it new nothing of the market on such a gun.

There's a whole bunch of "know nothing" going on with that auction and the Parkers involved.

[edgarspencer]

There's a whole bunch of "know nothing" going on with that auction and the Parkers involved.

Agreed. That 'write-up' could have been written by my town librarian; thoroughly familiar with books, only as to when they come and go.

[Dean Romig]

I’ll be shocked if that one doesn’t hammer at LEAST at $50k❗️





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[Randy G Roberts]

The following excerpt from the description of the 34" 20 Gauge:
Possibly one of the rarest of al Parkers. After reviewing all possibilities and resources, this researcher has concluded this is the ONLY 34" BBL 20 Gauge in any grade made by Parker Bros, V though 1 special.

Really, I guess the cataloger was unfamiliar with 198466, following from the research letter:
Parker shotgun, serial number 198466, was completed on September l,1922. According to
Parker Bros. Stock Book No. 69, it was a DHE hammerless, 20-gauge with a single trigger. It featured
2 sets of Titanic Steel barrels, 34" and 28". Both sets have 7 518" chambers. Its stock configuration
was a straight grip. According to Parker Bros, Stock Book No. 69, its specifications were: Length of
Pull: 14 l/4", Drop at Comb: I 5/8", Drop at Heel: 2 l/4", Weight: 7 pounds, l5 ounces with the 34"
barrels and 7 pounds 6 ounces with the 28" barrels. The chokes were patterned RH 125 pellets and LH
230 pellets of size 8 shot in a 30" circle at 40 yards.

And then there is 113285 on page 339 of the serialization book.

I made Gunslinger Auctions aware of these errors. Their reply "the descriptions were written by a Gentleman that used to own a high end gun shop in CA", their words not mine. They had little interest in making any corrections :cuss: :banghead:

[Dean Romig]

I have handled a 34” 20 gauge VH just a few years ago. Morris owns it.





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[Reggie Bishop]

I saw that description and I knew the owner of the other DHE 34" 20 gauge that I am aware of would have a laugh. The only other Gunslinger Parker auction I have filed away in the recesses of my brain was a 32" AHE 20 that sold for somewhere in the neighborhood of $80k give or take. That particular gun was well used but a very rare A grade 20 with long barrels.

[Stan Hoover]

This should be interesting, :corn:

I hope all involved have much experince writing big checks because I believe it will take a BIG check or one with high numbers:)

[Randy G Roberts]

This should be interesting, :corn:

I hope all involved have much experince writing big checks because I believe it will take a BIG check or one with high numbers:)

Stanley you and I have a history chasing long barreled guns at auction and it ain't a good one :cuss: Let's be positive, we're due, right ?? :corn:

[Bill Murphy]

I own a 34" Parker 20 gauge, but, unfortunately, it only has one barrel.

[Stan Hoover]

Stanley you and I have a history chasing long barreled guns at auction and it ain't a good one :cuss: Let's be positive, we're due, right ?? :corn:

Yes sir Randy

I'm counting on you to put that memory in the rear view mirror:cool:

Oh, one more thing, do not take a gun case along or plan that you will be buying anything.:nono:

That was our downfall on that trip:crying: or that is my story and I'm sticking to it

[Randy G Roberts]

I own a 34" Parker 20 gauge, but, unfortunately, it only has one barrel.

Hmmmmmmm. Bill for some reason I cannot grasp that as being "unfortunate" but if it is and you should find yourself becoming disenchanted with this barrel lacking Parker let me know please, please :)

[Dan Steingraber]

Speaking of auctions and Parkers, a couple of 28 gauge Parkers sold in Morphy's auction yesterday. D and C grade guns both sold around $25k with the premium I think. The C had some gold inlays added if I recall correctly. I was only casually listening to the auction in order to protect myself from myself.

[Reggie Bishop]

Speaking of auctions and Parkers, a couple of 28 gauge Parkers sold in Morphy's auction yesterday. D and C grade guns both sold around $25k with the premium I think. The C had some gold inlays added if I recall correctly. I was only casually listening to the auction in order to protect myself from myself.

The two barrel set C with modifications did bring more than the DH. The DH was a rare Damascus barrel 28 that someone bought at a good price in my opinion. The only negative about it, if you call it a negative, is that it was an 0 frame gun. Prices seemed a bit weak on the Parkers that I watched but that was only about the first four or five that sold. Too many auctions in December! I wonder if someone here bought either gun? Or the 12 gauge 32" A grade gun?

[edgarspencer]

I’ll be shocked if that one doesn’t hammer at LEAST at $50k.

Speaking of auctions and Parkers, a couple of 28 gauge Parkers sold in Morphy's auction yesterday. D and C grade guns both sold around $25k with the premium I think. The C had some gold inlays added if I recall correctly. I was only casually listening to the auction in order to protect myself from myself.

Nothing surprises me anymore, and it seemed like another example of “Never Say Never”. I was shocked that CHE 28 hammered at $20,000. Half of the auctioneer’s low estimate. Yes, it had been fussed with, but it was still a ‘one of one’ gun.

[Dan Steingraber]

The two barrel set C with modifications did bring more than the DH. The DH was a rare Damascus barrel 28 that someone bought at a good price in my opinion. The only negative about it, if you call it a negative, is that it was an 0 frame gun. Prices seemed a bit weak on the Parkers that I watched but that was only about the first four or five that sold. Too many auctions in December!

My thoughts as well Reggie. It took some hard focus to stay out of the mix on the D grade gun. Damscus barrels too. I took a run at a few guns but only until they weren't a real steal in my opinion. The AHE 12 gauge really seemed interesting but I just don't know enough about that segment of the market to be too aggressive.

[Reggie Bishop]

I’ll be shocked if that one doesn’t hammer at LEAST at $50k❗️





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I would wager that it will bring in excess of $50k. :envy: This is shopping in the big & tall department!

[Randy G Roberts]

I would wager that it will bring in excess of $50k. :envy:

I am going to need favorable odds to consider that wager Reggie, very favorable. :corn:

[edgarspencer]

Gary Herman and I were discussing these long barreled guns this morning. His remark sent shivers down my spine, but he's right; " If those guns came in the store 40 years ago, they wouldn't sell until we chopped them off to 26" or 28".
It gives me nightmares to think of all the long barreled guns my dad would ignore if they weren't 'upland' guns. It goes to show how these trends go in perfect sine waves of popularity.

edit: I must have had buns on my mind

[J. Scott Hanes]

I saw a 20 gauge, 32" gun in Shreveport at a hotel gun show for very little money (crs prevents me from remembering the number). Went to the hotel payphone (!) and called a good friend who was collecting Parkers and he said '...buy it!". I guess I had enough money on hand to do so, so the price must have been $500 or less. Yes, it was over 40 years ago.

[GunnerGrilli]

I own a 34" Parker 20 gauge, but, unfortunately, it only has one barrel.

Bill whenever you are ready to move that unfortunate gun with one barrel, I am ready!!!! :):):whistle::whistle:

[Bill Murphy]

What was the price of the 32" 28 gauge being discussed here?

[Randy G Roberts]

What was the price of the 32" 28 gauge being discussed here?

Here ya go Bill......

[todd allen]

I saw that gun, or one just like it for sale in So. Cal. approx. 25 years ago for $3500.00
It was part of an estate sale out of the LA area.
Water under the bridge now, but it's fun to go back and look at life's little mistakes

[Bill Murphy]

A "Sub Gauge Mistake".

[Stan Hillis]

A DH with "automatic ejections" ..........

How come it ain't a DHE?

Be careful ........... be VERY careful.