Survivor- Parker edition

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 11-04-2012, 05:39 PM

Shall we through this one off the island?
I showed this gun to Dave Suponski and Larry Frey today before we shot sporting clays at Wallingford Rod and Gun. [Edgar you missed a great time but your leaves are probably more in control than mine by now.]
They Loved the DHBP.
This gun will be an upcoming PP article.
Its on its way to Brad Bachelder for a review. The barrels will look different for sure.
I was going to consign it to the scrap heap until last April when my interest is those weird Damascussy guns sitting in my attic was piqued by my Vintager friends.
I actually fired it. I report no injuries.

OH Osthaus · 11-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Scrappppp???????

admitidly - no setters on the right side but stilll---

60 numbers after the one I have been hunting with this year,

looking forward to seeing it redone.

Kensal Rise · 11-04-2012, 07:03 PM

Now THIS early hammerless gun is worth some restorative efforts. Bachelder will be a good choice.

Best, Kensal

charlie cleveland · 11-04-2012, 07:57 PM

george i really like this gun...looks like she mite have 26 inch barrels thats a plus in my eyes...i really like them super long barrels but i have a heart also for short barrel guns as well...looks to me like a butt plate would have her in good shape..brad can sure make those damascus barrels look pretty.... charlie

Dean Romig · 11-04-2012, 09:48 PM

That Grade 2 shows the earliest engraving scheme of that grade. Very nice condition too. That is a worthwhile project George.

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 11-05-2012, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie cleveland

george i really like this gun...looks like she mite have 26 inch barrels thats a plus in my eyes...i really like them super long barrels but i have a heart also for short barrel guns as well...looks to me like a butt plate would have her in good shape..brad can sure make those damascus barrels look pretty.... charlie

Charlie
I can't tell you yet but you are going to LOVE this gun, hint hint hint.

Double Lab · 11-05-2012, 07:03 AM

Don't tell me it's an 8 ga.

Mills · 11-05-2012, 09:43 AM

I too like that early G grade hammerless engraving.

Mills · 11-07-2012, 07:53 PM

Well, this post inspired me to bid on an early GH on Gunbroker and I have now "won" it and payment is on the way. The looking back birds are in the same pose as the toplever hammer Grade 2's.

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 11-07-2012, 08:16 PM

All right Mills. Show us the link or copy some pics here.
Congratulations.