Auction alert: 16g Parker DHE SxS on a O frame…

16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame

Here’s one of the holy grails of grouse hunting. This 16 gauge Parker DHE was made on a O-sized frame. Add in its 26″ barrels, and I bet you have a shotgun that weighs 6.5lbs or even less.

Unlike VH- or GH-grades, DH-grade Parkers were strictly custom-ordered guns. Like all Parker shotguns, they came in a variety of barrel lengths and stock styles, and the guns were available on different sized actions. Sixteens were offered on three: Twos, the standard actions for 12gs, Ones, the standard actions for 16gs, and Zeroes, the standard action for 20 gauges.

16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame

So a 16 gauge Parker on an O-sized action essentially a 16g on a 20g frame. This makes these gun especially light, and that’s what makes grouse hunters covet them so much.

This 16g DHE is being offered at No Reserve on Gunbroker.com now, and the auction ends 3/24/2016 9:33:14 AM ET.

Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun: Early 1911 16 Gauge 26″ Barrels All Correct and All Original Strong Original Blue on Barrels Small 0 Frame Action Beautiful Original Stock Finnish and Skeleton Butt Sharp Engraving.

16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame
16g Parker Brothers DHE SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, O Frame

 

Good gun alert: 16g Parker VH, O frame, lots of original condition…

16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28"
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28″
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28"
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28″

Take a good look at the 16g Parker double you see here. I bet it will be gone soon – and for good reason. As a 16 gauge on a O frame, it’s hard to find and one of the best grouse guns ever made in America. It also has excellent dimensions, with just 2″ D@C.

Here’s more about it from the seller.

16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28″: A splendid high condition Parker VH 16 ga. on the small O frame. The 28″ full choke barrels were 3#3ounce pre strike. The frame has 80-90& original case color on the exterior and near 100% in protected and interior locations. The blue is 90% or better with some rub marks. The wood has a few very minor handling marks. The screws appear unturned. The gun was made in 1910 and exists in exceptional condition. Original hard rubber butt plate, (1 small spilt near upper screw hole. Bore are mint. Capped pistol grip 14″ LOP, 1 1/14″ DAC 2″ DAH. A spectacular find and very collectable. Price: $3,600

16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28"
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28″
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28"
16 gauge Parker Bros. VH SxS Double Barrel Shotgun, 28″

 

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16 gauge Parker Double Barrel VH grade shotgun, O frame
16 gauge Parker Double Barrel VH grade shotgun, O frame

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