New Member New Parker Owner

[Gerald Majors]

Hello,
I am a semi retired veterinarian and a new member. I have always been interested in Parkers and owned a Parker Reproduction in 28ga several years ago (no longer have it). But today I purchased my first Vintage Parker. A 16ga on an O frame. SWEET. I would like to know more about it. The serial # is 153768 Has a large V on the frame and above it is an oblong circle with what looks like a VM. I con't find much info for a V grade. I saw info on VH but not on a V by itself
I tried to joint on the PGCA online tonight but couldn't get the payment system to come up so I am sending in a paper application that I downloaded.
I have already enjoyed reading several post. You guys/gals sure have a lot of shotgun knowledge.
Gerald

[Dean Romig]

Hello Gerald and Welcome!

Please post a couple of pictures of the markings you mention - in fact, please post several pictures of your 'new' Parker.

[OH Osthaus]

a V is a VH - the H just means hammerless - some grades began in the hammer gun days, so the H is used to differencate the two

And welcome - are the barrels 28 or 26 ? great upland gun

[Gerald Majors]

I has 26 inch barrels and I,m told it is bored Imp Cyl both barrels. I will try to send some pictures tomorrow. I'm having to care for my paralyzed 85 yr old father tonight

[Gerald Majors]

Thank for your interest and Amen to Aspen,Woodcock, and Bird dogs

[King Brown]

And I thank you for being a dutiful son. I nursed my 83-year-old father alone for the last year of his life. The best of times and worst of times, I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

[Bobby Hamner, jr]

I am currently doing the same for my 83 year old father. I believe a 30 year navy/marine vet deserves more than I can provide, but I do my best and am more than happy to be here for him.