DHE 12 Gauge Vent Rib:

[C.O.B.]

I had a DHE 30 inch vent rib trap gun with the Monte Carlo stock as well as a BHE live bird gun.
A nice find congratulations. I'm glad I don't visit the Cabella's web site

[Alfred Greeson]

Great find, I saw it but am not a trap guy but couldn't help but notice a great looking gun with a super piece of wood. Congratulations! Some of these big box stores as they say may not have the most knowledgeable gun folks in place, I picked up a 2nd year Detective Special recently for a cheap price. So, us blind squirrels just keep on watching for nuts and getting lucky from time to time.

[Bruce P Bruner]

I just returned from inspecting the DHE 12, the head is loose and there is a visible crack on the left wrist. It is a 1-1/2 frame, Full X Full choke. The trigger is single but not a Parker SST, there is no manual selector. However there is a conspicuous "R" above the "S" above the safety. I am clueless as to what that means. The printing on the rib somehow looks amateurish almost fake, though it's just my impression.
They gave me a week to decide whether I would take the shotgun or get a full refund. Please view the photographs taken today and any advice or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you, Bruce

[Bruce P Bruner]

I am disappointed but they lowered the price for a reason, I just wasn't made aware of the reason.

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Bruce P Bruner

I just returned from inspecting the DHE 12, the head is loose and there is a visible crack on the left wrist. It is a 1-1/2 frame, Full X Full choke. The trigger is single but not a Parker SST, there is no manual selector. However there is a conspicuous "R" above the "S" above the safety. I am clueless as to what that means. The printing on the rib somehow looks amateurish almost fake, though it's just my impression.
They gave me a week to decide whether I would take the shotgun or get a full refund. Please view the photographs taken today and any advice or suggestions are appreciated. Thank you, Bruce

Bruce the rib legend is correct from what I can see in the pics. Rib legends on VR guns were hand engraved as compared to roll stamping on solid rib guns. Get 2 of them side by side and you will see the difference. The receiver also appears to have a flat top further supporting the VR. The matting is without question PB to my eye. The last 3 digits of the serial # may or may not be on the underside of the rib, usually between the 2nd and 3rd post. You might need to go outside and or get a dental mirror to spot them. "FROM WHAT I CAN SEE" there is little doubt in my mind that this is a PB rib.

[J. Scott Hanes]

Do you have a photo of the rib markings? Sorry, Photos took a long time to load....

[J. Scott Hanes]

Agree that the rib markings are suspect. The forend iron "4" in the serial # is also of concern. I suppose it could have been a replacement and someone messed up the number, but that could have happened originally.

Are there any markings on the under side of the rib you could see with a mirror?

Still, for its age, it is a nice one, but I do see why they were willing to discount it.

[Bruce P Bruner]

I know just enough about Parker shotguns to be dangerous...to myself. The existing work order could shed some light on the subject. And yes that "4" is a very heavy stamp. And I agree with your assessment about the rib stamping. No mirror to look. I'm a value guy, I rarely invest in something that needs expensive work to make it right. Yup, I liked the gun a lot, until I didn't.

[JAMES HALL]

Need pictures of folks head and forend latch.

[Bruce P Bruner]

Originally Posted by JAMES HALL

Need pictures of folks head and forend latch.

Don't have the dolls head photo, you can see the cut-out in the receiver photo. Viewing assembled from above the fit is as it should be.