# 4097426

Rare Factory Engraved Parker Brothers 16 Gauge CHE Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set

$ 19999.99

A highly collectible 1929 Parker Bros. CH Grade shotgun, this example is exceptionally scarce: documented as one of only 17 produced in this configuration, with the desirable straight grip stock making it even rarer among CH Grade guns.

Manufactured in 1929 by Parker Bros. of Meriden, Connecticut
Documented rarity:
- Listed as one of only 17 total produced in this configuration, according to the table on page 298 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote
- Straight grip stocks account for only 14% of total CH Grade production, adding further collector desirability
Original blued steel barrels with high-grade markings:
- Rib marked: “PARKER BROS. MAKERS. MERIDEN, CT. U.S.A. ACME. STEEL.”
- Matted concave game rib for a classic sighting plane
- Dual white bead sights
- “XG3” marked on the left flat, indicating return to Remington in 1938
- Chambers measure 2 9/16 inches
- Equipped with ejectors
Casehardened size 1 frame boxlock action with CH Grade engraving:
- Scroll engraving surrounding “PARKER BROS.” on both sides
- Pointer dog engraved on the left side
- Pointing setter engraved on the right side
- Mallard taking flight engraved on the underside
Desirable factory features:
- Factory single selective trigger, allowing barrel selection with one trigger
- Tang-mounted manual safety
Fine wood and furniture:
- Nicely figured forend with multi-point checkering
- Engraved and casehardened forend iron and release
- Straight grip stock, a scarce and highly desirable feature on CH Grade guns
- Carved drop points
- Blank silver inscription oval
- Added Hawkins recoil pad
Includes an extra matching-numbered 28-inch 16 gauge barrel set:
- Numbered to match the gun
- Marked “V GRADE” on the lug
- Also bears the same “XG3” return mark
- Measurements for 28-inch barrel set, right/left:
  - Bore diameter, measured nine inches from the breech: .667/.670 inches
  - Choke constriction: .012/.023 inches
  - Minimum wall thickness: .018/.021 inches
Measurements for the 30-inch barrel set, right/left:
- Bore diameter, measured nine inches from the breech: .669/.668 inches
- Choke constriction: .026/.035 inches
- Minimum wall thickness: .024/.026 inches
Stock and handling measurements:
- Drop at comb: 1 1/2 inches
- Drop at heel: 2 3/8 inches
- Length of pull: 13 5/16 inches
- Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz.
Collector appeal:
- Rare 1929 Parker CH Grade configuration with strong documentation
- Scarce straight grip stock configuration
- Return-to-Remington “XG3” markings add provenance and historical interest
- Includes two matching barrel sets, significantly enhancing versatility, desirability, and long-term collectible value

Condition

Very fine as refurbished at the Remington factory, with 98% blue finish, strong traces of the case colors on the action with the balance a silvered patina, light handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The extra barrel set is fine with some thinning and minor spotting. A great chance to own a very rare American double!