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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 01:22 am |
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Bob your in Holland not far from Dave Miles in Muskegon and I work in Grand rapids on Fridays. I'm sure someone can look over your Parker. We get together and shoot often and your welcome to join us.
Bruce there are lots of trout streams in the Channing area. Brookies and Browns mostly .
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John Dallas
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Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 12:58 pm |
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| Bob - Was the 3" shell you inserted fired, or unfired? Remember that the 3" dimension refers to a spent shell. An unfired shell will measure something less than 3". Not sure about a 20 gauge, but on a 12, it's about 2 1/2".
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Bill Bolyard
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Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 01:23 pm |
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I know its a little early, but I would like to meet you guys in person at the UP side X side shoot. Who thinks they may attend?
Bill
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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 11:45 pm |
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Bill,
I know for certail that Dave Miles and myself will be there and Eric Eis is planning on going also perhaps Mr. Destry hoffard will also attend as well as Kurt Densmore all PGCA members from MI.
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bobpeters
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Posted: Wed Dec 31st, 2008 12:32 am |
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John,
And everyone else, I put a fresh spent 3" shell, went right in, easy to get out, must be a 3" chamber.
The other thing that I found out about my great uncle, is that due to a childhood injury he loved his role as a camp cook in the Sierra mountains, at a waterfowl hunting camp.
All those that have responded, let me get the history on this gun and I will get back to you. I would welcome the chance to meet and get some advice about this wonderful gun.
Thank all of you,
Bob Peters
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Destry Hoffard
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Posted: Wed Dec 31st, 2008 01:11 am |
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You boys have fun up there in the UP, too far to drive to shoot clay birds a couple days. I'm limiting my long range drives for clay shooting to the Southern (maybe the Vintagers) and that's it.
I'm trying to get the money together for another Argentina raid, the $300-400 I'd spend going up there will be better reserved for shooting real birds. Them little black disks are fine for a warm up but I can shoot all I want of them 10 or 20 minutes from my apartment.
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bobpeters
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Posted: Wed Dec 31st, 2008 07:13 pm |
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Does anyone have an idea of how long it takes to get the research information back? I have no idea.
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BP
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bobpeters
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Posted: Thu Jan 1st, 2009 08:38 pm |
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The previous post should have been: How long does it take to get the research information back? It says, in the information when you request the letter, a month, is that correct?
The spent shell that I put in the chamber measures 2 15/16" of an inch. I would think that would mean these are 3" chambers, right?
When is the UP Michigan shoot? I would like to meet some of you gentlemen.
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George Van Syckel
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Posted: Thu Jan 1st, 2009 10:00 pm |
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Jay
Nice quote.
May I place it on my website?
Can you direct me to a history on Parker Bros.
George Van Syckel
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Thu Jan 1st, 2009 11:01 pm |
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George Van Syckel wrote: Can you direct me to a history on Parker Bros.
The definitive history of The Charles A. Parker Company and its gun manufactory Parker Bros Makers is in The Parker Story by Price, Mullins, et. al. Two volumes, about 1000 pages, plenty of illustrations. TPS is a must for anybody with a serious interest in the Parker gun.Last edited on Thu Jan 1st, 2009 11:03 pm by Bruce Day
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George Van Syckel
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 01:48 am |
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Bruce
I want to thank you for your assistance.
I appreciate your graciousness when I crudely misdirected my request to you without introduction or adieu. It was my first attempt at using the site.
With apologies and appreciation.
George van Syckel
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 11:28 am |
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Hello George, I am a member of Woodcock Minnesota. Maybe some day I'll get lucky and get back east to hunt. I think you will enjoy TPS, its expensive, but quite astounding in its coverage, and borrow one and look it over first. If you are into Parkers, its a must have.
Best,
Bruce
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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 12:09 pm |
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| Bob the U.P. shoot is over fathers day weekend. It's usually advertised in Shooting Sportsman and Double Gun Journal.
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 04:17 pm |
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Bruce
Thank you for the direction to Woodcock Minnesota. This is exactly what I hope to see happen in every state. I have added your organization to my website.
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Russ Jackson
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 04:51 pm |
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| George; If you are thinking on buying The Parker Story as Bruce suggested, there are two sets listed right now on E-Bay," Item # WW63639 ", New, still in cellophane wrap, $269.99, W/ free shipping, I have nothing in on the sale ,just thought I would point it out !Every time you read through you pick up new info. and great for reference ! Russ
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Posted: Fri Jan 2nd, 2009 06:08 pm |
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Russ
Thanks for the direction.
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Posted: Sat Jan 3rd, 2009 12:33 am |
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Thank you for all of the responses as well as the advice that has been offered!
A few more questions:
I saw in a previous forum some discussion about Huey gun cases, are these the best are there other options, What do you all recommend? The gun I have came wrapped in some old rags, however, carefully tied with butchers twine. I think I should get something better.
Second, any 1st choices for a suitable gun smith in the western michigan area, for a general health check up for this gun.
Lastly, I have looked and looked and can find nothing on the " Duck Guns", Widgeon club guns. Any help as to where to start.
( Jeff K., I may take you up on your offer and drive down to V. ID. This is a very busy time for me, If it looks as if I have a spot where I can get away I will send you a PM and see if we can make it work. Thanks for the offer!)
Thanks to all,
BP
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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Sat Jan 3rd, 2009 12:43 am |
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The Huey cases are custom fit and cost more than most Parkers. The best cases I've bought came from Jeff's Outfitters. See their website. I like the compact toe-under cases best. They also generally offer a good price on a canvas/leather case with accessories. I have a VH20 in one and like it.
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Posted: Sat Jan 3rd, 2009 01:04 am |
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| Bob; I agree with Richard ,Jeffs Outfitter has really nice cases and they are priced right, and Jeff is a great guy to deal with, As far as the Widgeon Duck Club Guns ,they are listed by serial #'s in the Parker Story Pages 677 ,They list 8 guns total they are all DHE grades, 20Ga. guns w/ 3 " chambers, W/ 32" barrel legnth except one, BHE serial #159077, also with 20 Ga. 3 " chambers and 32" barrels. I am in Pa. so I can't help with the gunsmith but I am sure some one else will. Russ
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Posted: Sat Jan 3rd, 2009 01:18 am |
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Thanks, Russ, Richard,
How many 20 ga's with 3" chambers were made, this one for sure has 30"'s chamber to tip. So all the Duck guns had 32"s'
Thanks, I will check into the cases, I'm sure that I can do better than what it came in. What abou silicon sleeves for protection?
Let me know,
Thanks,
BP
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