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Unread 10-26-2020, 07:59 AM   #81
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The question is whether he owned any other SBTs during that time.
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Unread 10-26-2020, 08:40 AM   #82
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Someone might check serial # 180116? In my years of trapshooting and collecting I remember reading Fred Gilbert shooting this SBT...

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Unread 10-26-2020, 09:33 AM   #83
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I saw an ad Parker put out about Gilbert's straight run and the SBT pictured is a higher grade than mine and also a straight grip. That still is not conclusive though.
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Unread 10-26-2020, 10:48 AM   #84
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S/N 180116 was ordered by Fred Gilbert but if I read the order book entry correctly, it looks like he ordered it with the intent to sell. The entry reads "charge his reg a/c (account?) will remit when sold". It's a standard SC with a CPG at $150.00.

Also unusual is that the stock book entry has F. Gilbert. I don't ever recall a name being in a stock book entry.
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I looked online (am sure others have, too) and found a couple photos of Gilbert. One had him holding a Parker double. There is a Parker ad touting his record and showing a SBT, but that is no indication of his using any particular gun. The forend in the ad has the forend with the grooves along the side. Photo attached.

Really interesting mystery.

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That is the ad I was talking about
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There was a time when I turned my nose up at Parker SBT's. Or any SBT for that matter. I was down right snobbish. Then I got into trap. And I took notice of these exquisite guns. The lines are perfect. The balance is perfect. And when you find one that fits you, it's perfect. I am very blessed because I've got three that fit me. Perfect!
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Wow, I can't imagine turning up your nose on a Parker SBT. Especially since my favorite SBT, one that fits me perfectly, is the Shelly Gitman SC you sold me. I shoot it three times a week and a lot of folks have asked questions about the gun. It's a head turner.

I also have a near mint true original finish DHE trap gun with all extras. It stays home most of the time in deference to the SC.

I'm glad you saw the light!
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I don’t shoot trap but always wanted a Parker SBT. Just love the design. I’ll use it for some side events at SxS shoots and maybe even smoke a turkey with it in the spring season. Just happy I was able to find one this month.
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Tom, I'm really glad you like the Parker SBT and especially glad that she's getting so much use. These "old" Parkers are such a pleasure to shoot and there's nothing better than proving to the rest of the trap world that they can still get the job done in spades.
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Tom, I'm really glad you like the Parker SBT and especially glad that she's getting so much use. These "old" Parkers are such a pleasure to shoot and there's nothing better than proving to the rest of the trap world that they can still get the job done in spades.


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