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Unread 02-22-2019, 03:54 PM   #1
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You've just been awarded $721.00 in 1927 dollars to apply to the order of a new Parker shotgun. It's time to place your order. Parker Brothers has sent you a catalog, price list and an order form (and some additional information on ordering a small bore Parker if you are so inclined). What would you order? If you could only have made to order one Parker Shotgun, what would it be. It's not a matter of what would cost the most, or be the most collectable down the road, this is a question of what one shotgun you would most like to have, and, I assume, use.

This is a not-so-well disguised poll, and I'd like to compile and report back the results (assuming enough of you will play along). To make things easier, please list the following details for your "order."

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-Year of manufacture (I just had the 1927 catalog handy, but you can order your gun from WHATEVER YEAR you choose)

-Model (T-Latch to Hammerless ejector, whatever was made during the year you ordered from)

-Gauge (available in the year of your choosing)

-Frame size

-Chamber length (for shells available at the time...if you know this information)

-Barrrel material (Damascus, Whitworth, etc.)

-Length of barrel/s (you only get one set (or one barrel if a single barreled gun) -- no two barrel sets...I want to see what "comes to the top")

-Stock configuration (Straight/splinter, Capped Pistol/beavertail, etc.)

-Triggers (one or two)

-Gun weight (use your knowledge of what Parker did -- and could -- produce in the gauge and configuration you are ordering)

-Length of pull

-Drop (at the heel is enough, just so we can see if lower or higher shooting guns are preferred)

-Special order features (grade different barrel metal, special engraving if available in your desired model, recoil pad, etc...IF it was available in the year of your order)

-Purpose/use of your gun (Waterfowl, Upland birds, trap, etc. -- be as specific or general as you choose)

I hope you'll "order" your new gun soon! Thanks in advance.
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Ok, I'll play.

A 1927 DH 20 ga on a 0 frame with 28" Titanic barrels choked .006 & .012 and 2-3/4 chambers. A round knob pistol grip stock with 2-3/8 DAH and 14-1/4 LOP with a wood upgrade to B quality but retain the D checkering. Double triggers. Beavertail forend. Weight at 6lb 10-12 oz. Primarily a grouse gun but I'll use it for almost anything that flies.
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Thanks, Gary. I appreciate your response. I'll get your order started!!
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$721 huh , well let’s start with a GH 10 gauge 2 frame 26” double triggers splinter open and open all six guns fluid steel . GHE 12 gauge 26” IC/M splinter double triggers , same in the 16 -20-28 and 410 for a grand total spent of $669.50 if my calculator in my head worked correctly . Oooops I didn’t read the entire post and I’d still rather have a six gun set of G grades . So then if it’s only one I want an A-1 Special 10 gauge 30” , 2 frame splinter forend , double triggers choked mod and full , skeleton buttplate stock dimensions 14 1/8” lop , 1 3/4” doc , 2 1/4” doh .
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$721 huh , well let’s start with a GH 10 gauge 2 frame 26” double triggers splinter open and open all six guns fluid steel . GHE 12 gauge 26” IC/M splinter double triggers , same in the 16 -20-28 and 410 for a grand total spent of $669.50 if my calculator in my head worked correctly .
Craig,

Thanks! I was looking for just one gun, but, hey, it's your money(!) I do think you should buy me a "1927 dinner" with your leftover money.

I appreciate your response.

(PS I wonder how much a 2 frame 26" 10 gauge would weigh...that would be a very interesting gun...)
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year-1933-model a-1-special-chamber length 3 inch-barrel material whitworth-length of barrel 32 inches- stock configuration 2 1/2 by 2 1/2- triggers 2- gun weight 7 lbs- length of pull 15 inches-purpose water fowl- standard engraving of ducks......charlie
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32 in. Barrels choked .035 in both ,1 frame ghe 20 ga. Str grip stock , dac 1 5/8 ths ,dah 2 5/8 ths , lop 13 7/8 ths over dhbp. Double triggers.
How long before i get it?
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year-1933-model a-1-special-chamber length 3 inch-barrel material whitworth-length of barrel 32 inches- stock configuration 2 1/2 by 2 1/2- triggers 2- gun weight 7 lbs- length of pull 15 inches-purpose water fowl- standard engraving of ducks......charlie
Charlie, Thanks. You obviously have thought about this before -- your specifications will make a very nice waterfowl gun.
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32 in. Barrels choked .035 in both ,1 frame ghe 20 ga. Str grip stock , dac 1 5/8 ths ,dah 2 5/8 ths , lop 13 7/8 ths over dhbp. Double triggers.
How long before i get it?
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Scott, Thanks for your order! This is a pretty special gun, so it might take a couple of months. I'll specify "rush for hunting season" on the order.
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Craig,

Thanks! I was looking for just one gun, but, hey, it's your money(!) I do think you should buy me a "1927 dinner" with your leftover money.

I appreciate your response.

(PS I wonder how much a 2 frame 26" 10 gauge would weigh...that would be a very interesting gun...)
I can tell you what a 10 gauge 2 frame 28” will weigh next time I remove it from the safe I just looked at the letter and it says 7 pounds 15 ounces .
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