32" 28 bore VH & DH

[Reggie B]

TPS says that 15 were made in VH configuration and that 14 DHs were made. Does anyone have any personal knowledge of a 32" VH or DH? Were they 0 framed or 00 framed? Earlier production or later? Pistol grip or straight? Any input would be appreciated!

[John Davis]

That's living in rarefied air.

[Dean Romig]

Right John... not much oxygen at all up there.





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[Randy Roberts]

I was recently accused of "shopping in thin air". Not that you're shopping Reggie. If you are I like your taste.

[6pt-Sika]

Strangely I like the long barrels 30-34 inches but my real forte are bird barrels IE 26”ish . So it goes without saying I likes dem all

[Researcher]

Back in April 1911, Edwin L. Hedderly, Editor of Western Field, ordered a 32-inch DHE-Grade --

Edwin Hedderly 28-gauge DHE order.jpg

If memory serves me, this gun made an appearance at a long ago, early PGCA get together at The Great Southern Weapons Fair at Richmond, Virginia. He ordered a similar 20-gauge in February 1911.

[Reggie B]

So questions about rare Parkers shouldn’t be asked? I am fortunate to own a couple of 30” 28 gauge guns, was looking at the data on them and thought surely some of the highly esteemed members here might have at some time ran across one of the 32” guns. Josh listed a 32” B grade I do believe on this site. Steve Barnett has a 32” A1S, so surely my question isn’t that shocking!

[Stan Hillis]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

So questions about rare Parkers shouldn’t be asked? I am fortunate to own a couple of 30” 28 gauge guns, was looking at the data on them and thought surely some of the highly esteemed members here might have at some time ran across one of the 32” guns. Josh listed a 32” B grade I do believe on this site. Steve Barnett has a 32” A1S, so surely my question isn’t that shocking!

I'm glad you asked, not that I have ever seen one, but because of my interest in "long legged" smallbores. Being a dove shooter I can put them to good use, particularly in the late seasons, when the birds are mature and high flying. I find 32" doubleguns mesmerizing, and relish the thought of seeing a 32" in 28 ga., regardless the grade ........... indeed, even just learning more about them.

Best, SRH

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

So questions about rare Parkers shouldn’t be asked? I am fortunate to own a couple of 30” 28 gauge guns, was looking at the data on them and thought surely some of the highly esteemed members here might have at some time ran across one of the 32” guns. Josh listed a 32” B grade I do believe on this site. Steve Barnett has a 32” A1S, so surely my question isn’t that shocking!

Not at all IMO Reggie. Glad you brought it up. Very interesting for myself as I like those long barrels. Thanks!

[ED J, MORGAN]

I have DH 66038 12ga. # 2 frame 32" Dam. : DHE 180254 12 ga. 32" #2 frame Titanic

VH 133124 12ga. #2 frame 32" Vulcan steel ,.. and 2 GH's in 32 inch.