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Dan ORourke
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Posted: Wed Oct 1st, 2008 11:03 pm |
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It says T Parker, New York
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Destry Hoffard
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 01:15 am |
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I'd think that the replies already on this thread would answer any questions you might have about a T. Parker shotgun. Please read through them and I think it will all come clear.
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Albert Zinn
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Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 12:41 pm |
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Matt:
I think what everybody is saying to you here is: "Do some homework first. If you say that you need information on the basics of shotguns, i.e. choke, barrel lengths, guages, etc., then I would respecfully suggest to you that you are not ready to buy your first shotgun - at least not yet.
There are many, many vintage double guns out there, and many of them are completely unsuitable or even unsafe as working shotguns.
There are a few names that have gained the reputation as the best guns ever made in America. Those names include Parker, Fox, Lefever, L.C. Smith, Ithaca, Remington and Winchester. There is a reason why the guns made by these companies stand on top of the list. A shotgun in good condition from any of the above makers will give you a lifetime of service.
In the list above, Parker, Fox, Ithaca and L.C. Smith all made excellent lower cost guns that are well made and affordable.
As the others have said - do some research - with the Internet it is easy. Ed Muderlkak's book on Parker shotguns will give you a great summary of that famous gun. There are books on all the others available, as well.
Enjoy yourself - the search is half the fun!
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Al Zinn
Last edited on Sat Oct 4th, 2008 12:42 pm by Albert Zinn
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Tom Bria
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Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 11:57 pm |
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| If you don't know people who can teach you the fundamentals, then start reading everything you can find. There are a bunch of websites that address this stuff: ShootingSportsman.com, doublegunshop.com, shotgunworld.com, etc. There are maker-specific sites for LC Smith, Fox, Winchester, etc. Lots of magazines to subscribe to or buy/borrow: Shooting Sportsman, Shotgun Sports, Double Gun Journal, etc. Dealer websites have a wealth of info (but take their gun descriptions with a grain of salt). Books by guys like Ed Muderlak, Don Zutz, Michael McIntosh, Terry Weiland, Steven Dodd Hughes, Wm. Brophy, John Houchins, Walt Snyder, Dave Riffle, Ned Schwing, and lots more. Chuck Hawk's shotgun page is a good place to start your online education. Google will get you to all of these sites. Search for author and maker names on Amazon.com to see which books are currently available. Out of print books can be had from places like Gunnerman Books. With a tight budget, head for the library. You will NEVER run out of relevant material.
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Albert Zinn
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 01:45 pm |
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Matt:
Couple of additional thoughts:
a. If I had to pick just one book to familiarize myself with the range of classic American double guns, it would be: The Best Shotguns Ever Made in America, by Michael McIntosh. While I do not agree with everything he writes in there, he does give a well-written, informative history of each of the great makers and the particular features of their guns.
This is especially useful for instance, with a company like Ithaca that produced several variations of hammereless guns. He also covers the lower-cost economy models that several makers offered, and which may be a good place for you to start.
The only downside of this book is that it is long out of print, but with Ebay, etc., you should be able to find a copy.
b. It would probably help a lot if you could give us some budjet numbers that you want to operate in. For instance, if you say I can spend up to $1000.00 - that means that you probably aren't going to buy a Parker, but you might find a decent Ithaca or L.C. Smith, especially a 12 ga. Smaller guages will typically cost more.
Just my opinon here: do not buy any of the new double gun offerings such as the Remington Spartan, etc. They are junk, pure and simple. They'll go "bang" and maybe serve you well, but if you want something decent that you can be proud of, they aren't it. Your money would be much better spent on an Ithaca Nitro Special or L.C. Smith Fulton model double than any modern economy gun.
Let us know if we can be of further help.
Regards,
Al Zinn
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