1929 restored VH 16 gauge

[John B White]

Finally cleared the WA background check. There is a long backlog after holidays and now tax returns, but I’ve purchased 6 Parker’s since December and none went over the 10 day wait. I attribute this to political rhetoric I’ve expressed elsewhere, but I digress.

1929 restoration attributed by the seller as a DelGrego.(?) Of the three restorations that I have acquired over the last 2 months, the case coloring on this appeals to me most. I’ve no idea how accurate it may be as my only Parker for the previous 30 years was a Trojan with very little present when I acquired it, and even less now.

26” barrels chocked cylinder and modified with 2 9/16” chambers.

All in all, satisfied with the purchase, though recently acquired a 28” Sterlingworth (gasp!) with tighter chokes. I’ve 4 26” guns and require no more.

I welcome your comment, especially in regards to the validity of the Del Grego claim. Regardless, I intend to take this to the Methow Valley for the grouse open next season. As with all of the restoration’s (and the “Shooters “), it was purchased with the intent to use in the field.

Also, consistent with my 12 gauge VHE manufactured in the same year, no records exist for a research letter. So, of course I’m curious as to why.

Carry on and Thrive!