# 4097427
Factory Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction 28 Gauge DHE Grade Double Barrel Shotgun with Case
$ 9499.99
A highly desirable 28 gauge Parker Reproduction DHE, this shotgun combines classic Parker styling, limited production, fine engraving, and elegant wood, making it especially appealing to collectors of American double guns.
- Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun
- Limited-production collector appeal:
- Just over 12,000 total Parker Reproduction shotguns were built
- Approximately 3,500 were 28 gauge DHE grades, according to page 180 of “The Parker Story” by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price, and Cote
- 28 gauge DHE grade configuration—highly sought after for its balance, handling, and collectible desirability
- Barrels and sighting details:
- Single brass bead front sight
- Matted concave solid rib
- Single band of engraving at the breech
- Chokes marked “MOD/FULL”
- 2 3/4 inch chambers
- Automatic ejectors
- Receiver and engraving:
- Barrels fitted to a casehardened size “00” receiver
- Classic DH grade engraving
- Hunting dog scenes engraved on both sides
- A nide of pheasants engraved on the underside
- “PARKER” marked on the underside
- Lightening cuts on the watertable
- Controls and handling features:
- Single selective trigger, allowing the shooter to choose which barrel fires first
- Automatic tang-mounted safety, positioned conveniently on top of the grip area
- Stock and forend:
- Attractive feather crotch figured wood
- Multi-point checkered splinter forend
- Casehardened and engraved forend iron and release
- Pistol grip stock
- Carved drop points
- Factory grip cap
- Blank gold inscription oval
- Engraved skeleton buttplate surrounding the checkered butt
- Included accessories:
- Factory leather takedown case
- Canvas case cover
- Pair of snap caps
- Barrel and stock measurements:
- Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech, right/left: .552 inches / .552 inches
- Choke constriction, right/left: .013 inches / .036 inches
- Minimum wall thickness, right/left: .024 inches / .023 inches
- Drop at comb: 1 5/16 inches
- Drop at heel: 2 1/16 inches
- Length of pull: 14 1/4 inches
- Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.
With its documented production context, desirable 28 gauge DHE configuration, elegant Parker-style engraving, quality case-hardened finish, and factory case, this shotgun stands out as a refined and collectible double gun for the serious Parker enthusiast.
Condition
Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue finish, 95% original case colors, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with a loose internal divider.
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