Scarce Factory Michael Oke Signed and Master Engraved Winchester Parker Reproduction A1-Special Double Barrel Shotgun Two Barrel Set with Case

A highly desirable collector-grade Parker reproduction, this A1-Special stands out for its extreme scarcity, documented Krieghoff finishing, signed engraving, and complete two-barrel presentation in an Americase takedown case.

• Manufactured between 1983 and 1989 as a faithful reproduction of the beloved Parker shotgun
• Limited production:
  • Just over 12,000 total Parker reproductions built
  • Only 466 were A1-Specials
  • Very few A1-Specials were finished by Krieghoff, making this example especially collectible
• Documented provenance:
  • Includes a letter from Krieghoff
  • Letter states the gun was shipped to Krieghoff “in the white,” meaning unfinished and ready for final engraving/finishing
  • Engraved by Krieghoff engraver Michael Oke
  • Assembled by Krieghoff Master Gunsmith Norbert Haussmann
• Engraving:
  • Beautiful near full-coverage tight scroll engraving
  • “PARKER BROS” inlaid in gold on the underside of the action
  • Engraving continues onto the top lever, trigger guard, and tangs
  • Signed by the engraver “M. OKE” on the trigger plate to the right of the trigger
  • 2 1/4-inch wedges of scroll engraving at the breech of the barrels
• Action:
  • Brushed bright finished size 1 1/2 boxlock action
  • Beaded fences in the A1-Special style
  • Jewelled watertable
  • Tang-mounted automatic safety
  • Single selective gold trigger
• Primary barrel set:
  • 26-inch blued steel barrels
  • Single bead front sight
  • Matted concave solid rib with the standard marking
  • Chokes marked “Q1” / “Q2”
  • Jewelled barrel flats
  • Chambers marked 2 3/4 inches
  • Automatic ejectors
• 26-inch barrel and stock measurements:
  • Bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech, right/left: .733 / .733 inches
  • Choke constriction, right/left: .003 / .005 inches
  • Minimum wall thickness, right/left: .029 / .028 inches
  • Drop at comb: 1 3/8 inches
  • Drop at heel: 2 1/16 inches
  • Length of pull: 14 1/4 inches
  • Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.
• Extra matching-numbered barrel set:
  • 28-inch barrel set included
  • Matching numbered to the gun
  • Chokes marked improved cylinder / modified
• 28-inch barrel measurements:
  • Bore diameter measured 9 inches from the breech, right/left: .733 / .733 inches
  • Choke constriction, right/left: .006 / .010 inches
  • Minimum wall thickness, right/left: .027 / .028 inches
• Stock and forend:
  • Well-figured wood with strong visual appeal
  • Fancy checkered splinter forend
  • Engraved brushed bright forend iron and release
  • Jewelled underside of the forend hardware
  • Straight grip stock
  • Fleur-de-lis carved flats
  • Drop points in the A1-Special style
  • Blank gold inscription oval
  • Blued skeleton buttplate surrounding the checkered butt
• Case and presentation:
  • Includes an Americase takedown case
  • Case houses the entire two-barrel set
• Collector appeal:
  • Rare A1-Special configuration from a small production run
  • Even more desirable due to Krieghoff finishing and documented letter
  • Signed work by Michael Oke adds artistic and provenance value
  • Master Gunsmith assembly by Norbert Haussmann further enhances desirability
  • Matching extra barrel set and fitted case make this a complete, high-grade collector package