# 4097421
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Pachmayr/Parker Brothers "Invincible" Grade Double Barrel Shotgun
$ 18499.99
A remarkable collector-grade Parker Bros. shotgun, manufactured in 1921 and later upgraded to its current Invincible Grade configuration by the legendary Pachmayr firm. With gold inlays, extensive engraving, upgraded sideplates, highly figured wood, and clear Pachmayr customization markings, this is a standout piece for collectors seeking Parker heritage with renowned custom-shop provenance.
- Manufactured in 1921, giving this shotgun desirable early 20th-century Parker Bros. collector appeal
- Subsequently upgraded to the current Invincible Grade configuration by the legendary Pachmayr firm, a major point of provenance and desirability
- Blued steel barrels with:
- Red front sight
- White mid-bead sight
- Matted concave game rib for a traditional sporting sighting plane
- “CUSTOM BY PACHMAYR” marked in gold near the breech, clearly documenting the custom upgrade
- Decorative barrel engraving includes:
- 1-inch wedges of scroll engraving at either muzzle
- 3-inch wedges of scroll engraving at either breech
- Jewelled barrel flats with added “INV/9” marking
- 2 5/8-inch chambers
- Automatic ejectors for convenient shell ejection
- Barrels fitted to a casehardened size “2” action, a key Parker specification collectors will appreciate
- Action features:
- Beautifully sculpted four-bead fences
- Sideclips
- Near full-coverage floral scroll engraving
- “PARKER BROS” inlaid in gold on either side
- Engraving extending to the added sideplates
- Blued trigger guard and lower tang engraved to match
- Serial number “193942” inlaid in gold on the trigger guard/lower tang area
- Jewelled watertable marked:
- “INV/I93942/9”
- Parker patent information
- Double gold triggers, adding both elegance and high-grade visual appeal
- Pierced toplever, a refined custom detail
- Tang-mounted manual safety in the traditional position
- Fitted with a stunning highly figured beavertail forend featuring:
- Fancy fleur-de-lis checkering
- Engraved and casehardened forend iron
- Engraved and casehardened release
- Pistol grip stock with:
- Highly figured wood
- Two grip caps, one stacked on the other
- Pachmayr Old English recoil pad
- Barrel measurements, right/left:
- Bore diameter measured nine inches from the breech: .733 / .735 inches
- Choke constriction: .039 / .039 inches
- Minimum wall thickness: .034 / .032 inches
- Stock measurements:
- Drop at comb: 1 7/16 inches
- Drop at heel: 2 1/16 inches
- Length of pull: 14 1/2 inches
- Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz.
- Collector highlights:
- 1921 Parker Bros. manufacture
- Custom Pachmayr upgrade to Invincible Grade configuration
- Gold “CUSTOM BY PACHMAYR” barrel marking
- Gold-inlaid “PARKER BROS” markings and serial number
- Extensive floral scroll engraving with added sideplates
- Highly figured wood with fleur-de-lis checkering
- A distinctive, high-grade presentation piece with strong Parker and Pachmayr collector appeal
Condition
Very fine overall as masterfully upgraded by the Pachmayr firm, with 99% blue and casehardened finishes, a small gap at the lower stock fingers and the sideplates, minor handling evidence, and sharp checkering on the stock and forend. Mechanically excellent. A great opportunity to own a gun upgraded by one of America’s most famous gunmakers!
