Lot 297 Detail
Parker Side by Side V-Grade Shotgun with Select Walnut Stocks
Serial no. 160975, 12 gauge, 29 7/8-inch
side-by-side barrels matted rib, automatic safety, double triggers, ivory bead front
sight, with ivory center bead; markings on bottom of barrel breech include V within circle
and JG within oval, V grade; VE within border over serial number, over V, on left surface
of water table; as well as maker name and various patent dates on right surface; blued,
with case-hardened frame, fore-end mounts and top-lever; oil-stained and checkered select
walnut stocks, the pistol grip buttstock with replacement cushioned recoil pad; small
German silver shield inlay on bottom of buttstock.
Condition: Very good to fine; 45% case-hardening with patina; 95%
blue on barrels with patina, 25% bluing on triggerguard, balance gray; stocks show some
wear and nicks, replacement buttpad poor fit.
Provenance: Timme Roschen
Estimate: $2400 - $3400
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