Very hard to believe. Could it be true?

[John Truitt]

This is off topic for parkers, but check out the fox site. They have a link to julias auction that is "supposed to include the original bo-whoop Nash Buckingham's gun for sale".
This is hard for me to believe, but anything is possible.
I am interested to hear what more knowledgeable people on this and other forums have to say.
If it is true, IMHO this is a major piece of americana and brings up many unanswered issues and will create quit a stir.

[Dean Romig]

I first learned of this about two weeks ago but at that time it was simply rumor.

However, nearly two years ago I heard through the 'grapevine' that the original "Bo-Whoop" had turned up in the possession of an 'undisclosed' party.

Let's see if Jack Puglisi gets into the action . . .

[Forrest Smith]

This will be fun to watch!

[Autumn Daze]

I have talked to couple members of the Fox board and they are pretty convinced the gun is legit. As Forrest said"This should be fun!"

Kinda like the Fox version of the "Czars Gun"

[Dean Romig]

I dunno Dave - remember, 'condition is everything'. Maybe we should compare this to Spiller's Parker as far as what it is and the condition it may be in. We were surprised to see that one go for $10,500...

Both men were highly esteemed sportsmen and authors of a great many books (Derrydales as well as others) and articles in sporting publications. Both men were considered to be the "last word" in their chosen sporting field - Buckingham on Southern waterfowl, quail etc - Spiller on the ruffed grouse, woodcock, snipe etc.

(Take what I've said here with 'a grain of salt' as it is only written 'tongue in cheek'.)

Should be a very interesting auction

[Autumn Daze]

I agree with ya to a point.But the fact that the Czars gun was restocked didn,t seem to affect value in my mind.And "Bo-Whoop" seems to be in pretty nice shape. If a bidder just has to have it as in the case of the "Czars gun" this gun could go through the roof.But I really don,t think it will top the Parker. JHMO....

[George Lander]

If it's the "REAL BO-WHOOP" SN 31088 that I saw two years ago I predict that it will leave the "Czar's" Parker in the dust. To be sure it's got to be: HE Grade, 12 gauge, 32" barrels choked full & full, Stock 14 1/4" pull, 1 1/2 " DAC, 2: DAH, Weight 9 lb. 9 oz., straight slender grip, half oval, Hy Gain recoil pad, XE Grade style stock & fore arm, XE engraving, full round comb, pitch-2", cast off 1/2", chambered for 3" shell for #4 chilled shot, largest ivory front sight, small ivory rear sight 10" from the breech. Shipped from Fox Philadelphia, PA factory May 27, 1927. Original onsignee listed to be Nash Buckingham. (All this taken from a copy of John Callahan's letter to the present owner)

Best Regards, George

[C grade]

George
I also saw the gun about two years go at the same place you did. There did not seem to be any question as to originality.This should be interesting to watch in todays enviroment.
David

[George Lander]

If it's the "REAL BO-WHOOP" SN31088 that I saw two years ago I predict that it will leave the "Czar's Parker" in the dust. To be sure it's got to be: HE Grade, 12 gauge, 32" barrels choked full & full, Stock 14 1/4" pull, 1 1/2" DAC, 2" DAH, Weight 9 lb. 9 oz., straigh slender grip stock, half oval, Hy Gain recoil pad, XE style stock & fore arm, XE engraving, full round comb, pitch-2", cast off 1/2", chambered for 3" shells for #4 chilled shot, largest ivory front sight, small ivory rear sight 10" from the breech, Shipped from Fox Philadelphia, PA factory May 27, 1927. Original consignee listed to be Nash Buckingham. (All of ths taken from a copy of John Callahan's letter dated April 4, 2006 to the present owner whose name was deleted) When I saw the gun it was being restocked to duplicate the original which had been broken and repaired and was present. I wonder if the original stock will be included in the sale?

Best Regards, George

[Dean Romig]

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