Recent Rock Island Auction

[mobirdhunter]

Good Morning,

Did anyone attend or bid on guns from this weekend's Rock Island auction? I went to the preview day and parts of Saturday's and Sunday's auction. There were a good number of Parkers of all kinds -- original condition, upgrades, reproductions. Several 8 gauge Parkers, both hammer and hammerless, and some nice 410s (for those who covet those). A really nice N 10 gauge built on a #6 frame was a highlight for me (I did not bid on it as I was holding out for another Parker down the line...and my wife was sitting next to me, if you understand what I mean...). I thought this gun was an 8 gauge it was so large and heavy (notes said 12 lbs. 12 oz.) It was a very nice gun.

There were some real bargains in my opinion, and some that went for premium prices (the 8s and 410s, of course).

I managed to win a nice 10 gauge grade 3 and a really nice G grade 12 built on a #1 frame (I thought it was a 16 when I first saw it a picked it up).

Just curious if anyone else participated in the auction and what your thoughts are (and if you got any treasures from the auction).

[Craig Larter]

I bought the N 10 #6 frame. It was nice to hear your opinion of the gun. According to the Parker letter it went to Hatcechubbee AL on 12/12/1902. Thanks

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I bought the N 10 #6 frame. It was nice to hear your opinion of the gun. According to the Parker letter it went to Hatcechubbee AL on 12/12/1902. Thanks

Craig, I'm sure you will enjoy this gun. It is extraordinary. The barrel pattern is still in great shape as was the the rest of the gun. I imagine it has taken some geese at long distances in its day -- I could see them over the barrels when I hefted it(!). If I may ask, what are your plans for the gun? Shoot it, keep it in the safe?...and obviously enjoy the heck out of it.

[Craig Larter]

I will shoot ducks and geese with it this fall with my handloads, 1 1/4oz Bismuth. I have a soft spot for the big guns. A few years back I was thinking about an 8ga but they can't be used for waterfowl and the big 10's can still be used which is half the fun of owning these old guns.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

the big 10's can still be used which is half the fun of owning these old guns.

Based on the short time I had examining and shouldering your gun, you are in for a great deal of "fun." I hope you will post a picture of the gun and your first duck with it this fall. Thanks again for responding to my post. Enjoy your gun.

[Bill Murphy]

Craig, does your letter tell you that the gun was made as a ten gauge or rebarrelled from eight gauge?

[Craig Larter]

Made as a 10ga

[Dean Romig]

The true sign of a seriously dedicated auction bidder is doing his research well in advance of the auction date. e.g., the letter.






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[charlie cleveland]

cl what do the barrels weight andthe chamber lentgh...wish you luck with the big gun....charlie

[John Allen]

Going to Alabama I would bet that the big gun was Mr.Sankey's turkey gun.