Parker Bros. VH Grade 16ga Boxlock Shotgun

Matching serial number of 172177 present on water table, barrel lug, forend iron and trigger guard, 26 in. Vulcan Steel barrel with single bead, matted top rib with text PARKER BROTHERS MAKERS MERIDEN CT VULCAN STEEL, single bead, size 0 frame action, color cased action with border line engraving, text of PATD MAR 26, 1878 present on forend lever, double triggers, extractor, automatic safety, checkered walnut stock and walnut splinter forend, stock shield inlay, capped pistol grip, factory buttplate.

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Overall length 42 1/4 in.

LOP: 14 1/4 in. ending with factory buttplate
DAC: 1 3/4 in.
DAH: 3 3/4 in.
CAST: Neutral
WT: 5lbs 11oz
GAUGE: 16ga
CHAMBERS: 2 1/2 in.
RIGHT BORE: .660 in.
RIGHT CHOKE: .000 in (Cylinder)
RIGHT MWT: .025 in.
LEFT BORE: .662 in.
LEFT CHOKE: .030 in. (Light Full)
LEFT MWT: .026 in.

FFL Status: Modern

Overall very good estate condition, barrel bluing is strong with slightly brownish hue, slight damage to left back edge of dolls head, bores are shiny and in good condition, barrels ring with clear church bell tone, barrel to action fit is tight, darkly colored color casing remains most notable on protected surfaces, moderate screw slot damage, bluing worn from trigger guard and safety button, stock finish is in good condition, slight sliver of wood missing from right side of stock head along top tang, scattered light field marks on stock and forend, some light pock marks on right cheek, evidence of prior stock toe repair at factory style buttplate.