FIRST PARKER ON THE WAY

Steve Hodges · 03-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Well I did it. My first Parker is on the way. And I want to thank all the fine folks here on the forum for their advise so that I would not make a “beginners” mistake. To all the folks who looked at pictures for me and answered my many questions, I owe you guys. And while I am at it, I have only been a member of this forum and the Parker Gun Collectors Association for two weeks now, but it is obvious that this forum and its members posters are a “cut above” the other forums and members out there. I have read and joined a few, but there is no doubt the folks here are gentlemen of the first order. Knowledgeable and helpful. Must be a reflection of the fine Parker Guns you all love and respect. Oh, and about the gun. A 1901 VH Grade 16 gauge with 26” barrels choked IC/M, pistol grip (actually POW grip) on a 0 frame. May have had the checkering run and a coat of varnish put on the stock, but other than that original. Gun letters to the description, including the frame size. No colors left. Screws all look untouched and still indexed properly. Lever right of center. Spoke with the folks at Larry Del Grego & Son today and as soon as it arrives it is off for a complete restoration. That will be slow waiting. Thanks again, Steve

Autumn Daze · 03-08-2011, 04:54 PM

Congratulations Steve, Glad to see you pulled the trigger on that great little gun.Next stop...Addieville in May.

J.B. Books · 03-08-2011, 05:07 PM

Congrats. If I recall the gun has a prince of wales or ball grip. If it were me I would shoot it for awhile and find another Parker I like before sending it for restoration. It hurts less while you wait if you have another Parker to shoot :-)

Steve Hodges · 03-08-2011, 05:09 PM

JB, you are absolutely correct about the grip, my error.

10ga Hammer · 03-08-2011, 05:21 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club. Fair warning though, ONE parker is never enough! After the Parker bug has bit and infected you,it's all down hill and lots of fun from here!!

Autumn Daze · 03-08-2011, 05:29 PM

Steve, You still have time to pick up another Parker as JB suggests or you can just get one at Robin Hollow during the Addieville Shoot walk out the door and warm the barrels.......

Steve Hodges · 03-08-2011, 05:45 PM

Dave, I might just do that before the shoot, I really want to try and get down to that, but I will need a pass to drive into the flatlands

Dean Romig · 03-08-2011, 08:33 PM

Day pass granted.
Problem is you'll need a pass to get back into NH after you've been contaminated in the flatlands.
It's really pretty painless coming down out of the hills though - I do it often

and it hasn't affected me at all

Autumn Daze · 03-08-2011, 09:08 PM

Excuse me?.........

Steve Hodges · 03-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Your excused