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Really old dirt!!!!
Unread 05-16-2026, 09:20 AM   #1
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Keavin, I have days when I feel like I'm older than dirt, but I'm positive you're not. My ex-wife can probably get a hold of the original owner for you.

Seriously though, I actually did track down the original owner of one of my lettered guns. I was stunned when I connected with him, because I was certain I was going to be talking to a son, if not a grandson. If I recall, the man was in his mid nineties and he bought the gun at A&F in 1936 as a high school graduation gift from his father. I believe the letter was written by Ron Kirby.
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The Parker in question was made in 1907, and while the Swedes in Minnesota are a tough bunch that might be stretching it a bit!!!!! They say the thrill is in the hunt, we will see what can be found on the original owner!
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Unread 05-16-2026, 12:33 PM   #2
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Sorry for the edit. My head was on fire trying to separate Keavin's gun from Edgar's.
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Dave and John, that hasn't been determined. I'm just guessing that if there is an archived letter, there would be a small price involved for a revised letter. It's going to be a while before all the Stock books have been rephotographed
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