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Unread 01-14-2012, 06:11 PM   #1
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Somewhere out there is a CH 12 gauge with non original barrels, or a receiver in someone's junk box, serial number 86988. It is a #2 frame, originally made with a straight grip. Many years ago it was parted out or rebarrelled at the factory maybe. I have the two sets of Bernard barrels, 28" and 32", and the accompanying forends. I would sure like to put this great set back together. Does anyone know the location of this gun? Thanks for looking. Bruce?
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It would be wonderful to put that gun back together with those original barrels and forends - I sure hope you find it!

You just can't trust those dangerous old barrels! Who can blame the old fellow for replacing them?
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Wow Bill, that's quite a find! My guess would be that the gun is gone if the forends are still on the barrels, but it would be neat to put them back together.
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Bill: Well this is about as exciting as Google can get

Here you go CLICK

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Paul Ludwig Says:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:47 pm

I have a Parker Bros 12 gauge double barrel shotgun. Serial NO. 86988. Manufactured 1889. What is the value? I want to sell.


Hope that's it and you can buy it or find who did. November 22, 2011 is not that long ago.

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I am on it like a Wirehair on a black squirrel. If I succeed in contacting this guy, I will erect a memorial to you at the next PGCA annual meeting. This is my longest term Parker search, probably 25 years at the least. I not only have the barrels and the forends, I have the original (lettered) Parker Brothers #38 case for this gun. Stay tuned.
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No memorial needed. One day, I may show up and be happy just to shoot it - preferably obtaining edible protein as a result. Good luck.

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The anticipation is killing me, I can't imagine how you are feeling right now Bill. Play it cool!!
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This is my longest term Parker search, probably 25 years at the least. I not only have the barrels and the forends, I have the original (lettered) Parker Brothers #38 case for this gun. Stay tuned.
If the Good Lord shoots a Parker Bill is a shoe-in through the Pearly Gates.

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This is worthy of a Spielberg movie,at least. I would have to double my blood pressure meds if I was Mr. Murphy.I hope your karma is in first class condition and you are rewarded for a noble and altruistic life.
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