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Parker AHE, #151923 Need help/advice
Unread 08-18-2018, 10:43 PM   #1
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Default Parker AHE, #151923 Need help/advice

So I have ordered the letter on this gun, and I am in negotiations to purchase.



https://www.greentophuntfish.com/rar...2-cond-vg.html


What would you focus on ?
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By the looks of the pictures, probably Ducks
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Begging/borrowing/stealing the money to pay for it!
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How about condition, etc. Yes it is a #2 frame 30"
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Hard to tell from the pictures but the dolls head appears to sit low and not flush with the action. I am pretty sure the barrels were reblued. Very nice engraving it appears the double dogs are done in semi relief. The serialization book calls out D6 so the barrels must be a replacement. Your letter may shed some light but with the dolls head sitting low I would suspect it is not factory work Craig
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The blueing looks like it was done at Ilion. Maybe the barrels were replaced by Remington.

I would sure like to see more pictures before commiting to it... or make sure you get a three-day, no questions asked, return option.

Nice looking gun in any case.





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Thanks for the insight Craig, Steve Barnett has a similar AHE for sale that has been refinished for quite a bit less. I am intrigues by the above gun as it is at my local shop, but I want to make sure that I am making a sound decision.
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Here is the Barnett offering: https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/par...che-12-gauge-1

They are allowing me to get the letter prior to closing the transaction. I have dealt with this shop for over twenty years, so they are happy to work with me on this.
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See if the letter mentions the pad vs skeleton butt.
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