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Unread 11-07-2025, 06:34 AM   #1
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Nothng new really. Been focused on 20ga guns since I started 50 some odd years ago and it started with Parkers. Then I wanted a 20 from, in my opinion, the four prominent makers. Parker, Fox, Lefever and Ithaca. Then a few 28's found their way in there and the rest is history.
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Nothng new really. Been focused on 20ga guns since I started 50 some odd years ago and it started with Parkers. Then I wanted a 20 from, in my opinion, the four prominent makers. Parker, Fox, Lefever and Ithaca. Then a few 28's found their way in there and the rest is history.
Daryl I can't imagine being focused on one path for 50 years but my hat's off to you buddy. I'm always looking for the next niche to pursue. Variety is my motto.
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I have never thought of my gun purchasing as collecting so to speak. I have always looked for guns that were in good to very good original condition that fit me so I could shoot them at clays and hunting. Mostly 20 and 16 gauge. 12's in the beginning but I have narrowed down my 12 gauges. I originally looked for Ithaca Guns followed by Parkers. But my most recent purchase of my A Grade 20 gauge long barreled Fox has put me down the Fox rabbit hole. They are on my radar even as we speak
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I have never thought of my gun purchasing as collecting so to speak. I have always looked for guns that were in good to very good original condition that fit me so I could shoot them at clays and hunting. Mostly 20 and 16 gauge. 12's in the beginning but I have narrowed down my 12 gauges. I originally looked for Ithaca Guns followed by Parkers. But my most recent purchase of my A Grade 20 gauge long barreled Fox has put me down the Fox rabbit hole. They are on my radar even as we speak
If u own more than one shotgun your collecting LOL. Most that visit this site are what I call collector/users. There are very few that only collect and don't use their collection.
The Fox rabbit hole is VERY deep and addictive.
I have been having fun exploring the 16ga recently in both Fox and Parker. Never to old to keep learning and experiencing new things.
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