I actually handled a late Remington Parker 12g VHE (238,???) factory marked for 3" shells yesterday at the Vintagers. It was a straight grip, slim factory beavertail, single trigger with a Hawkins pad. It was built on a 1 1/2 frame with 30" mod and full barrels. This is a very rare gun and you would not get much change from $11k if you purchased it. I almost bought it but came away with a 36" #6 frame DH 8 gauge with unique waterfowl factory engraving for about the same money instead. DH grade 8 bores aren't the most common of Parkers but I am pretty sure I am correct in saying a fully option 3" Magnum 12 gauge is the rarer bird.
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