Finally

[paul driscoll]

I finally got my act together and shot my 16ga. damascus gun for the dove opener here in Co. I used RST 2.5" # 8. It worked. Who knew???
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/pauld5/P9176582.jpg

[Dean Romig]

Nice job Paul! Here in that bastion of liberalism and earthy-crunchy types, Massachusetts, those are known as "songbirds" and unfortunately, will never be considered gamebirds.

By the way, that is one fine looking Parker. Is it a B grade? It sure looks like a B.

[Derrick Stewart]

Paul,

Very nice picture. Tell us more about the gun.

Derrick

[Bill Murphy]

I will describe the gun for you guys. "Not an ugly gun".

[paul driscoll]

I've owned the gun for 11 years, and this is the first time I've ever shot it. I did letter the gun last year. It states, the gun was ordered by E K Tryon Co. in Phil. Pa. on Jan 11, 1912 and shipped on March 21, 1913. It was sent to the Augest Leady Co. in Indianapolis, IN. Order book #85 lists it as an AHE hammerless , 16ga. with 28" damascus barrels choked RH cyl , LH mod. The order specified engrave pistol grip shield M W Kelly. The price was $225.00

[Dave Suponski]

My my what an outstanding gun :bowdown: and yes here in Connecticut they are considered song birds also. I wonder what song #8 shot sings?:rolleyes:

[John Mazza]

It sings the old Prince lyrics "...this is what it sounds like when doves cry."


(You guys do know who Prince is...right ?)


BTW: That is an amazing gun !

How many of those RST 2 1/2" beauties did it take to down those birds ?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

John,

That's not something you ask a man about doves, if he wants to tell you he'll tell you. *wink*

Destry

[John Mazza]

I'm sure he did better than my score on doves this year (only one hunt): Two empty shells, no birds in the game bag !


They are humbling...to say the least.

[Dean Romig]

(You guys do know who Prince is...right ?)


Yes, he stole a line from Destry -

He is now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince"

. . . but he still won't use his 'real name' like Destry has reluctantly agreed to do. :duck:

[Chuck Bishop]

Wow, what a gun!

[Dave Suponski]

John...That was great! Thanks for the laugh :rotf:

[Dave Fuller]

They are not illegal in Mizzurah... until the 16th one that is. My little Springer had the time of her life fetchin' up my daily 15 and they were damn good deep fried.

[Don Kaas]

:shock:Very, very nice gun...something special

[paul driscoll]

Don, we have never met, however I consider you a very knowledgeable collector. Needless to say , you've handled some nice Parkers in your day. So I take your words as a true compliment. Thank you, Paul

[Larry Frey]

Paul I know it's a long way from Erie Colorado to Easton Maryland so your gun may receive an absentee vote for the peoples choice award this year.:bowdown:

[Brian Dillard]

Hey Paul,
I'm on the Western Slope. We opened Dove season with my new (1892) DHE Damascas and new CHE (1928)....if you're out this way our Phesant season just opened and we'll hunt all winter, get in touch.

[james van blaricum]

Out here in Kansas, where we usually have great dove shoots, Mother Nature took care of us with rain and cold fronts, needless to say, Labor Day week end was pretty much it. However.
I had a double with my 20ga CHE, first time. Son John from Kansas City could let old Dad
have his glory minute and nailed a double right after that. JVB























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[Larry Frey]

James,
Read the link below. You are now eligible for the newly formed ''Double Club''.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=524

[John Dunkle]

I think we have a new opening page picture.... ;)

Click Here - and count to five...four...three..two...one... (http://parkerguns.org/) ;)

What a beautiful Parker..!

JD

[paul driscoll]

John, what an unexpected honor. Thank you, Paul