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Unread 03-08-2020, 11:22 PM   #1
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Dale and I enjoyed another Saturday morning shooting Eurasions. We shot 2 Parker hammer guns we each acquired from our friend and Parker lover, the late Dr. Larry Spratting. I shot a #1 frame 0 grade Lifter, Dale shot a #2 frame grade 2. Both guns are close to 142 years old. Birds weren't flying too well, but we had a great time, and made every shot count. Dale could not miss, A+ shooting
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I bet the lifter is handy. How much does it weigh. I have a 12 gauge GH on a 1 frame that weighs about 7 pounds and is a dream to shoot and death itself with 7/8 oz of shot.
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The Parker guns look almost as nice as those hats!
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you boys sure are lucky to have such good bird guns and plenty of birds to shoot at....charlie
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Harry, my lifter weighs 7.8 lbs. according to the bathroom scale. My wife claims it's never accurate, lol. Has 30" Twist and choked IC/IC, very deadly on one of my good days. Dale's grade 2 is 8.5 lbs. maybe more? Has Damascus 32" choked CYL/CYL. Dale hit far and close, could not miss! We were shooting RST 1 ounce, 2 1/2". I usually load up a 3/4 ounce load of #8 12s that hit hard and is gentle on the shoulder.
Yes, we are very lucky to have an abundance of Eurasions year around. Here's a pic of an average morning shoot for Dale and myself. Birds must be nesting, cause the flights have been really slow these past couple weeks.
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Here's an average morning for Dale and myself and it only gets better!
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Chris; Tell us about the top gun in the picture. Looks a lot like one I have.
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That one is my DH 12, 30" Damascus. I think it's IM/IM? I can check after work. I'm thinking it's a 1911. Too many guns to remember, but I'll check later. Handles like 28" barrels would.
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And the bottom looks like a 28" 12 with some nice high dimensions. I like it!
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Thanks Chris; Does it letter with a recoil pad?
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