Product Details
I. PARKES
A PAIR OF 16-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTORS, serial no. 10518 / 9,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the ribs inscribed 'I. PARKES 22, WEAMAN STREET. BIRMINGHAM', '1' and '2', and scroll-engraved at the breech-ends, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke (No.1) 1/4 and 3/4 (No.2), treble-grip actions with carved fences, automatic safeties with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' details, profusely engraved with acanthus scrollwork, the actions with the makers name engraved on a cartouche surrounded by acanthus scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. highly-figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. (No.1) 6lb. 1oz. (No.2), No.2 with well-executed insert repair at hand, in their two-tiered brass cornered oak and leather case
Estimate £1,000-1,500
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