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Presented is a 1884 Parker Grade 3 in 10 Gauge on a #3 Frame with 32” and 28” barrels. Given its high condition and with both sets barrels ordered with the gun it is uncommon at least!
The order was discounted because when the barrels were finished it was discovered that two different types of Damascus ribbon were joined in one of the 28” barrels. See the final photo.
All the preceding is interesting but the really rare thing about this DH is that it was ordered with a case which survives. Guns made of wood and steel may survive 129 years but cases for them, made of thin wood or fiberboard covered in thin leather, are rarely seen today.
I present to you the Grade 3 with both barrels, both forends, and its leather covered case!
Ho, Ho, Ho, another photographic present to you from Captain Claus!
PS: Click on a photo to open it up in larger format.
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Grade 3, 2-Barrel Set with Case
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