Parker 28 ga two-barrel set on GB - WOW.
 

So there WAS this beautiful 28 ga Parker Repro on GB with two 28" barrels, one Q1/Q2 the other IC/IM. Closed at $7,500. WOW!

Yep, and the gun left the factory as a single barrel set, the other set was added, serial number changed and the chokes were altered on that set as well.

You sure? The IC/IM stamps line up. Would have been really hard to change the #'s.

Not hard at all, look at picture #80..the s/n was altered.

It is interesting that the IC/IM barrels have a "1" stamped on the forend lug. I can't zoom in close enough to see the serial #. But explain this... 28" Q1/Q2 barrels? I've seen them in 26" but not 28".

They do exist (28" Q1/Q2) but, they are indeed rare. Look close at picture #80..not only was the s/n changed but, someone hand engraved "1988" with an electric pencil upon the lug. It's conceivable that was done by Regeant in order to add a set of barrels, upon request. The altered s/n sticks in my crawl though..

The 28" Q1/Q2 barrels do exist - I had a two-barrel set, one set of which was 28" and choked Q1/Q2.

But what I have never seen is a set of Parker Reproduction barrels in any gauge or length choked and stamped IC/IM... IC/MOD all the time, but never IC/IM





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Just had a chance to zoom in on #80 and you are correct: definitely altered.

Jay, we have discussed 28-ga., 28", factory choked Q1/Q2 Repros a couple of times on the forum. This pair of consecutive numbered Repros with that particular gauge/barrel/choke combination are owned by a Forum Associate.

I've come across several 20-ga., 28", Q1/Q2 guns, but only a very few 28-ga., 28" factory choked Q1/Q2 Repros. But, the rarest of them all, I have to believe, is a 12-ga., 28" factory choked Q1/Q2 Repro. I've never seen or even heard of one. How about anyone else, do you know of any 12-ga., 28", factory choked Q1/Q2 Repros in existence?

Somehow I knew you owned (or did own a 28" Q1/Q2 barrel set) but felt it would be poor manners to name you specifically. Thanks for sharing. oops, got confused for a minute and kind of/didn't see what you were referring to (IC/MOD vs IC/IM)..got it now.

Further, look at the $7500.00 gun..it is stamped IMP CYL in lieu of IMP. CYL..good catch, Dean.

Although there are a few inconsistencies..it's a nice gun with great wood..if someone here bought it..congrats!

My quest to find a 28”, 28g, DT with straight stock continues.


Cheers,

JDG

Jay, I sincerely hope you find that gun and that when you do the wood alone will have been worth the wait. After all, if you're going to have the best it might as well be the very best!





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I would really love to have a 28GA set with 28" Q1 & Q2 chokes. I've never owned or even seen one until now. I didn't know they existed.

I have to admit that I am embarrassed. I handled the GB gun on Sunday afternoon and I didn't pick up on the serial #. Star struck, perhaps? Reflecting on it, the receiver didn't fit in the case as it should have. You can see in the photos that there are wine corks holding the receiver in place and looking at the case, it's large for a 28 ga. Perhaps the case actually is actually for a 12?

Regardless, it's a very nice gun and will serve the new owner well. In terms of practicality, with 28" Q1/Q2 and 28" IC/IM, I'm not sure anyone would need another gun for grouse and woodcock.

JDG

Jay, where did you see the gun? I would have loved to have seen and handled it. You know you are suppose to call me when you find a nice Parker Repro. I've never seen the 28" Q1 & Q2 barrels.

Gerry

As luck would have it the seller lives near me. I reached our via e-mail and met him at his house.

You're right on the case being intended for a 12-ga., the 28-ga Repro's barrels appear lost in the barrel compartments.

I'm not so sure of your second point . . . This 28-ga. Repro appeared to it being hawked right here on this site by the new buyer within 5 minutes of the close of the auction.

Your move, Gerry.

It's a small world we live in.

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I believe you are referring to Ian's post. No, he was not "hawking" the GB gun. He was not the winning bidder.

JDG

Yes, that is the post.

For the benefit of those reading this thread down the road aren't left wondering what thread you're referring to, here's a link to that thread which was posted on 10/31/17 at 8:24pm:
http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22583

The auction closed on 10/31/17 at 8:19pm EDT. The Bid History shows that 28becasse submitted the winning bid of $7500.00 and Oxbowjay was the underbidder at $7475.00 for this Parker Reproduction S/N 28-01866.

Why am I starting to feel embarrassed about this thread?