Description
| General Specs: Parker, Year c1988, 28 Gauge, 5lbs. 5oz.; 5lbs. 4oz., Chokes M/F; IC/M, LOP 14 3/16″, DAH 2 1/8″, DAC 1 3/8″ Serial Number: 28-01453 Parker Reproductions are for those who love the idea of a modern technology gun that is distinctly Parker. Faithful to the original design, the workmanship is impeccable, and the guns retain the dependability and handling characteristics so loved by owners of original vintage Parkers. Made for a few short years, there are less than 1500 DHE 28ga. two-barrel set reproductions in existence. This example, sn28-01453 made around 1988 COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL LEATHER CASE, ORIGINAL PARKER REPRO SNAP CAPS, OIL BOTTLE, CLEANING RODS AND JAGS, SLIPCOVER, PAPERWORK, KEYS, ALL IN SUPERB CONDITION. We added the oil bottle and cleaning accessories, a $150 added value. This 2-barrel set represents a versatile Parker Reproduction and is an investment grade firearm that can be used and enjoyed for decades to come. And with the very desirable 28ga., English style stock, splinter forend, and most desirable single selective trigger, it will always be a sought-after gun and will continue to grow in value as you enjoy it use. This gun has gorgeous wood that is better than most others offered, and one of the lightest I have seen. The full list of specifications is shown in the tables below. Incredibly, this gun weighs just 5lbs. 4oz. with the 26” IC/M barrels and 5lbs. 5oz. with the 28” M/F barrels on its “00” frame, THE LIGHTEST I HAVE EVER SEEN. With this combination of barrels and chokes, all imaginable field and sporting clay scenarios are well covered. The barrels are tight on the hinge pin and breech face and the mechanics are superb, all covered under a 30 day shooting warranty. This is the most notable of all the 28ga. Parker DHE Reproductions that have two sets of barrels available on the market today, and at a very reasonable price. What a perfect upland gun just in time for some summer practice so it can be your deadly wand in the fall. Thanks for looking!
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 28″; 26″ Chokes: .008/.021 M/F ; .006/.012 IC/M Bores: all mirror Bore Diameter: .552/.552; .553/.554 Wall Thickness: .023/.023; .023/.026 % Blue: 99% factory blue Chambers: all 2 3/4″ Ribs: both tight Sights: both front brass |
| Action |
| Action: both tight- centered Ejectors: timed Receiver Condition: 75% case color Screws: perfect Engraving: clear, sharp Trigger Type: single-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 99% factory blue |
| Stock |
| Type: English/Splinter; well figured English walnut; dark streaks; nice! LOP: 14 3/16″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 3/16″ DAH: 2 1/8″ DAC: 1 3/8″ Cast: H 1/8″ off T 1/4″ off Checkering Condition: superb Butt Treatment: skeleton butt plate |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI Shipping & Insurance: Ground $205.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns. |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
