2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 353
Cased Factory
Engraved
Winchester Parker
Reproduction DHE
Grade 28 Gauge
Side by Side
Shotgun Two Barrel
Set - Serial no. 28-01425, 28 gauge, 28 inch solid
rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
1983-1989 with standard markings including extensive floral
scroll, bird dog, and pheasant scenes engraved on the receiver.
Single brass bead sight on the solid matte rib, single trigger, chokes
marked modified/full, and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The included extra barrel set is 26 inches and
numbered to match with 2 3/4 inch chambers, and improved cylinder/modified chokes . Finely
figured multi-point checkered splinter forearm and straight grip stock with blank initial plate, and engraved skeleton buttplate on a checkered butt.
Includes a leather wrapped takedown case that holds the set with cloth covering and two snap caps. Length of pull is 14 inches.
CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original blue finish and some light handling marks on the barrels. The receiver has 80% original case colors with the balance fading to a
silver patina. The wood is also excellent with sharp checkering and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent. Extra barrel is excellent. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 6500 - 8500
LOT 354
Factory Engraved Winchester
Parker Reproduction Grade DHE
Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
- Serial no. 12-969, 12 gauge, 26 inch
solid rib bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
the 1980s as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker side by side shotgun.
Standard markings and features. Engraved with hunting dogs on the sides, three
pheasants on the underside, and floral scroll on the balance. Includes a leather
bound Winchester Takedown case with canvas cover. Measurements: 2 3/4 inch
chambers, improved cylinder/modified chokes, 1 3/16 inch drop at comb,
2 1/4 inch drop at heel, and 14 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original finish, limited handling evidence, and sharp wood checkering. The case is also excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1800 - 2750
LOT 355
Factory Engraved Ithaca Grade 4E Knick Single Barrel
Trap Shotgun with Case - Serial no. 240405689, 12 gauge, 32 inch vent rib bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1977. High visibility orange front and white bead mid sights on the wide, matte, vent rib,
light engraving on either side of the chamber, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, “Fifth of the last eleven 4E Knicks”
inscription on the jewelled barrel flat, and full choke. Casehardened action with standard Grade 4 engraving of a Native American with a bow on the
right, trap shooter on the left, flourishes of broad scroll, and fine punch dot backgrounds. Checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with fancy fleur de
lis borders, engraved fittings, blank initial oval, and solid rubber recoil pad. With black leatherette factory takedown case, Ithaca shipping crate (no visible serial number),
and cardboard sleeve. Includes several (poor quality) copies of letters purportedly from then Ithaca President Jerald T. Baldridge dated February 1, 1977 stating that this
is the 5th of the last 11 Grade 4E single barrel trap guns manufactured. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 5 1/16 inches; drop at heel 1 5/16 inches; length of pull 14 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Near new in case with a few scattered light handling marks. The case is near excellent with a few small scuffs on the exterior. Shipping crate is fair overall with mostly illegible label.
Estimate: 1400 - 2250
296
LOT 356
Factory Engraved Ithaca Grade 4E Knick Single
Barrel Trap Shotgun - Serial no. 403366, 12 gauge, 30 inch vent rib bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1950. Red front and white bead mid sights on the wide, matte vent rib, light engraving
at the breech end of the barrel, 2 3/4 inch chamber with automatic ejector, standard markings and proofs on the flat,
and improved modified choke. Blued receiver with standard Grade 4 engraving of a Native American with bow and arrow on the right, trap
shooter on the left, and broad flowing scroll on the balance. Checkered beavertail forearm and pistol grip stock with fleur de lis accents, blank initial
oval, and adjustable Morgan recoil pad. With Browning takedown case. Stock measurements are: drop at comb 1 7/16 inches; drop at heel 1 11/16 inches;
length of pull 14 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Fine as professionally refinished. The barrel has 95% plus original blue finish with some small nicks and scratches. The receiver has 99% high quality blue finish, and well defined engraving.
The trigger guard has a mostly gray patina on the tang. The wood is also fine with crisp checkering, some small dings, small hairline crack just ahead of the forearm shoe, and added recoil pad.
Mechanically excellent. Case is very good overall.
Estimate: 1100 - 1600