MY FIRST PARKER

Steve Hodges · 03-14-2011, 01:12 PM

Well, my first Parker arrived on Saturday. It's 1901 16 gauge on a 0 frame with 26" barrels choked ic/mod with a POW Grip. I cannot believe how this gun fits me. I know it will become my go to grouse/woodcock gun. Just wanted to show off some pics of it. It only a VH, but I am very pleased with it.

Dean Romig · 03-14-2011, 01:41 PM

Steve, I just want to touch that gun... What a beauty!!

Sometimes we just get very lucky and this time it was you!!

Color me green with envy.

Double Play · 03-14-2011, 01:55 PM

Steve,
You stated in your post that your first Parker was "only a VH". Please understand that the major difference in your gun and an AH is purely cosmetic and given proper care, that beautiful little gun will still be doing its job long after you and I are gone.

SXS OHIO · 03-15-2011, 06:37 AM

Thats one good looker for being over 100....I also have a 1901 16ga. its a GH on a 1 frame 28" demascus barrels. Its weight is 6lbs-12oz I had the barrels freshed up and the rest of the gun is original. Its been used to slay roosters and does a fine job! What does your 0 frame weigh? Thanks SXS ohio....

Steve Hodges · 03-15-2011, 07:10 AM

I bet your gun is really nice! I weighed it on my digital scale and it weighed 6Lb 5 oz.

Dean Romig · 03-15-2011, 08:57 AM

A great weight for grouse... where does it balance?

Steve Hodges · 03-15-2011, 08:55 PM

Dean, just behind the pin. I shot it today with the 2.5" RST's, and man, does it handle sweet!

Setter Man · 03-15-2011, 09:18 PM

NHHunter,

That's a fine old Parker, classic in every regard and one I would think any member of this board would be proud to own. I have always thought a 16 ga V epitomized what Parker did. Fundamentally, they are the same as the highest grade guns but made to be hunted; above average wood and just enough engraving on the receiver to show they were carefully engraved by hand; and there is nothing wearing feathers that can't be taken humanly with an appropriate 16 ga load. A very elegant gun in it's own right. Congratulations.

Dean Romig · 03-15-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

Dean, just behind the pin.

Perfect!... for a little 0-frame sixteen.

David Weber · 03-16-2011, 09:21 PM

Sweet looking gun. My second Parker is in transit right now, also a 16 guage.