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Unread 01-17-2021, 05:52 PM   #1
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My goal here was a "field gun." I wanted an honest gun with honest wear but good mechanical condition that didn't break the bank. 28" barrels and choked Cyl/IC should make a dandy grouse gun. So here she is warts and all. This would be my first "original" Parker and I have to say I've never bought a gun in this condition but the condition actually endear me to it more. Can't wait to give her a whirl.
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Unread 01-17-2021, 05:54 PM   #2
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Here's a couple more pics. As I said I planned on getting one gun yesterday, or none if nothing spoke to me, but I got two. Gun #2 up shortly, working on photos now.
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Unread 01-17-2021, 05:59 PM   #3
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Andy, I'm not good at scrutinizing photos like some of the folks on the forum, but that looks to be a great gun in really nice condition. Have fun with it. I'd be honored to be the caretaker of a gun like that.
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Warts?... what warts? She's a beauty!

You mean those little dings in the wood and some loss of color? Come on... really?

That just means you've got a fine hunting companion that's been there and done that and it can take care of itself. I think you need to put a few of your own little "warts" on her and that's going to take a lot of time and honest use.





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Warts?... what warts? She's a beauty!

You mean those little dings in the wood and some loss of color? Come on... really?

That just means you've got a fine hunting companion that's been there and done that and it can take care of itself. I think you need to put a few of your own little "warts" on her and that's going to take a lot of time and honest use.
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That was meant tongue in cheek Dean, it makes me lover her more. I know there are people out there who wonder why we'd buy such a gun. Just means more for us right?? : ) I am giddy like a kid at Christmas.
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congratulations andy,
"warts" and all, I would be proud to own and hunt with a gun like that.
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Damn nice, my first Parker was a 1 frame 28" VH . Looking forward to seeing your new Trojan,
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Very nice!! Should make an awesome Grouse, Quail and skeet gun.
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Very nice! From the photos, clean screws, stock looks sound with no pins or cracks, 28" 16 ga. on a #1frame, metal looks to be in good shape, appears to lock up correctly,what's not to like. Warts, HA!, not many! I think you did well on this one.
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Very nice! From the photos, clean screws, stock looks sound with no pins or cracks, 28" 16 ga. on a #1frame, metal looks to be in good shape, appears to lock up correctly,what's not to like. Warts, HA!, not many! I think you did well on this one.
Thank you Keith. Damn, the whole process was nerve wracking to be honest. I guess I have to just keep learning through purchasing, eh? Like learning to appreciate fine wine, you just gotta keep drinking it.
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