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12G Now quite rare example of an Over and Under Shotgun from the Iconic British gun maker Parker Hale. Admittedly they did not actually manufacture this as it is detailed Made in Italy to the bottom barrel under the forend. Original catalogues only detail ‘Designed by Parke Hale and built by one of Italy’s masters of the gunmakers art’.
The gun does not actually match up to any of the catalogue specifications. With the Red Recoil pad and this engraving it SHOULD be a Model 704 Trap. However at 8 lbs 7oz (3.823 Kg) it should be a Model 804 Trap but the engraving is different. The 804 is also detailed with a tapering rib where this is parallel as for the 704. Also chokes do not match either.
All this is based on the No 85 and 86 Catalogues so it is very possible the gun corresponds to an earlier or later version. Makes no REAL difference as this gun is what it is with the specification it has as below.
30” (Actually 29 7/8” (758mm) Fixed Coke Barrels with ¼ restriction to the bottom and Modified top and standard 2 ¾” (70mm) Chambers. Barrels are specified as Chrome Lined. Parallel raised and vented 12mm rib with matt machining to either side of a plain finished sighting line fitted with front and middle bead. Semi-beavertail chequered forend matching the HIGHLY Patterned Dark but Very Decorative Walnut Stock. This has some Great Contrast with Excellent Cross Grain Tiger Stripe Highlights. A VERY GOOD LOOKING GUN. Pull is a long 14 7/8” (377mm) including the inch Red Recoil pad. It also features a very nice Palm Swell to the grip for a firm and comfortable hand position. None selective trigger and manual safety. Standard engraving to the bright finished action.
It actually reminds me of some higher grade Winchester guns from the past in look and feel.
EXCELLENT condition considering now, at absolute minimum it is 30 years old.
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