I tried to get it listed in the upcoming events - for some reason it didn't get put in. Even did a couple of emails trying to find out why - never got a reply. Paul

Did you put this upcoming event in the forum calendar? That way it would be in the upcoming event list at the bottom of the main forum page for everyone to know about as the event time gets near. Just click the calendar button at the top of this page and select the entry type from the "add event" box in the lower right of that page and enter the date info. I put the directions, contacts... etc. in the text box when it comes up too. That way its all there in one place.

No new Fox that didn't work out but I do have a new DHE 16:)

Thanks Robin, I didn't know the calendar was there. Paul

Hey Parker Guys!!!

Two weeks from this Saturday on May 12th the Lapeer County Michigan Sportsmen's Club will host the Lower Peninsula SxS Shoot. We will have a PGCA display table and rendezvous point in the main hall.

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The PGCA was represented by:
Seated Left to Right: Terry, Opening Day Eric, Big Friend Ten Mark, and PH Forge Paul
Standing: Paul, COB Rich, Dave, and Dollar Grade Kurt

On display were:
Three EH Parker 10 Gauges in #2 and #3 Frames
Parker BH 12, Parker Skeet 16, and Parker Top Lever 12 Grade 3

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COB with one of his “fancy” Parkers!

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This is a simple, “FUN” shoot!

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Here you’ll see well used Trojans to those seldom seem safe queens!

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Kurt viewing the sky for ducks as Eric and Rich remind him that we are shooting clay birds ONLY!

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Kurt practicing for duck season!

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The tower in the wood is always fun!

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A rack of fine SxS's including:
Parker GH 20, William Hollis 16, Linder Diamond Grade, Parker Skeet, and AH Fox A Grade 12

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Paul Jr. with his AYA #2 on a summer day enjoying shooting, good company, and a fine cigar says it all!


We hope to see many of our friend there and hopefully meet some new friends!

Saturday, May 12th at the Lapeer County Sportsmen's Club in Attica Michigan.

Mark, thanks for the great pictures. I'd like to thank Joe Landry who does all the stain and painting on our shotgun fields [ also cuts the grass and cleans up ] . He really makes the place look great. Hope the weather is good - we have a lot planned for this year. Everyone, bring lots of shells - you'll need em. Paul

Okay Parker fans!

It is but two days until the biggest little SxS shoot in Lower Michigan, the annual Lower Peninsula SxS Shoot at the Lapeer County Sportsmens Club at:

1213 N. Lake George Road, Attica Michigan

Date: Saturday, 12 May
Time: on or about 09:00 until finish.

There will be some of the famous PGCA members attending to include:
- Big Friend Ten (that’s me!)
- Blade Smith
- Opening Day
- Crusty Old B**tard (COB)
- A famous Michigan Waterfowler
- Dollar Grade, another fine waterfowler!
- A well known Michigan gunsmith
- Trapshooter “Bill G” from the U.P.
- Hopefully Blind Dog
- Hopefully Paul S.
- Hopefully Paul Jr. with the famous cigar and maybe a Parker!
And many others!

Bill G may set up a display of vintage American Trap guns.

The PGCA will of course have a few Parkers on display.

There will also be FREE tables for persons to show and sell SxS’s, other vintage guns, and associated goods. I always swear beforehand that I won’t buy anything but the uniqueness of the items offered at more than fare prices is too much! I must resist, I must resist…

We hope to see many old and new faces at the Lapeer Sportsmens Club on Saturday, 12 May!!!

I'm looking forward to it. It's back to loading 410 shells...there is a 410 event...isn't there????:bigbye:

On Saturday, 12 May the Lapeer Michigan Sportsmen’s Club held its annual Lower Peninsula SxS Association Spring Shoot. The PGCA provided the centerpiece display with 10 Gauges from U to C Grade, AH 12, AH 12 upgrade, and a few other splendid examples of well preserved and restored Parkers. Many of those display guns were also shot during the day.
Sixty-six shooters participated between the rain showers in sporting clays, 5-stand, duck tower, and the pigeon ring. Aside from intermittent delays due to shooters dodging the rain, it seemed all were pleased with the event. Paul “Bladesmith” Harm organized the event to include a great steak dinner at day’s end.

After the shooting was over the “Parker Guys” gathered for a photos. Included from left to right are:
Destry, Paul S. Jr., Kurt Dollar Grade, Paul S. Sr., Steve (face only), Terry E., Mark Big Friend Ten, Dave L, Rich C.O.B., Bill G., Eric Opening Day, Paul Harm, Forgot his Name but he needs to buy a Parker!, Parker Bachelder, and Brad Bachelder.

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Opening Day with a wonderful CSMC FE Fox 20 Gauge 30”
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COB with an English gun
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Dollar Grade with Brad Bachelder holding a Twist barreled Grade 1 Parker
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Brad at the ready
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Dollar Grade shooting Black Powder in 10 Gauge Top Action (hammer) Grade 3
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Paul Sr with a vent rib Parker
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Paul Jr with a Grade 1 Twist Barreled Parker
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Who is that Crazy Old Bastxxd?
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Paul Harm in the Top Hat and Dave D. shuttled shooter to the starting line
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Dave D. in the cart with Parker B., Joe S. and Bill G.
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A day in the forest…
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Joe S. ready to shoot a nice Baker with Dollar Grade and COB in the foreground
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The ever gracious Carol Barnes of Gunnerman Books, unknown, Jon Hosford maker of the best bore gauge set available!, and another unknown to me English Gun shooter
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Paul V.
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Lady Carol and her English Gentlemen
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Finally, yours truly, with a new to me BFT. The BFT handle came to me because Long ago at Hidden Hollow as I was shooting a ten-pound 32" DH 10 exceptionally well on a fast "grouse-woods" course. After smashing an few fast targets this old Marine's pie-hole bellowed, "Big F---ing Ten" in reverence to my weapon. Hey, it's a Marine thing! Fortuantely before I could utter a profanity I noticed that Debby F. and Kathy R., i.e. PCGA "ladies", were present. The phrase was spoken as “Big FFF-riend Ten”! That’s how call signs and handles are made…

Yesterday I shot the event with a new-to-me 1889 DH 10 with 30" barrels, each with over .030" MBWT. This restored Parker is on a #2 Frame and weighs but 8 lbs 2 oz. I was the ninth prospective buyer to call the seller about this under-priced gem. No guts, no glory!

The sporting clays event was won with a 41 of 50. I posted high score on our 9 man squad with a 37 which is far above my average! There is something both magic and forgiving about a Short 10!
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Looks like you guys made the best of it in spite of the weather. Thanks for the pictures Mark!