Parker 20 ga GHE vintage 1937

[Charlie Diehl]

I have a Parker 20 ga GHE made in 1937 equipped with a beaver tail forearm, single trigger and straight stock. The book indicates this gun was Was furnished with a single trigger however it indicates the stock was pistol grip and a splinter forearm. Judging from the metal coloration on the forearm and receiver it does not appear the forearm was an aftermarket replacement and serial numbers on all components match. Also, there is no name or “Parker Special Steel” designation stamped on the barrel rib even though Parker special steel barrels were provided with GH guns.

Since this gun was actually produced by Remington after they bought Parker could their record keeping system have been lacking or is this gun equipped with an after market barrel, beaver tail forearm and straight stock?