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Unread 04-22-2023, 05:50 PM   #1
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I’ll be there Wednesday through Sunday morning and plan to sling as much lead as possible. I’ve got a BHE 30” 20 I’m hoping to shoot a bunch too.
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Dan, are you attending the HOF banquet? We could discuss the wonders of the BH.
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Yes Sir, I’m planning to attend. I’m hoping to find a pair of dress pants that still fit so I can finish packing.
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I’ll be there Wednesday through Sunday morning and plan to sling as much lead as possible. I’ve got a BHE 30” 20 I’m hoping to shoot a bunch too.
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I hope you plan on qualifying for Team Parker!!
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I sold two parkers at the Fall G&D auction and used the proceeds to fill the slots.
Top gun BHE 12ga 32" Acme Steel XF/XF #2 frame 2 7/8" chambers (lettered) circa 1906.
Bottom gun DHE 12ga Titanic Steel F/XF #1 1/2 frame circa 1920.
That's a very early Acme barrled gun isn't it?
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That's a very early Acme barrled gun isn't it?
Yes within a few hundred numbers off the first BH Acme in the records
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Yes within a few hundred numbers of the first BH Acme in the records
Mine, I believe, is a couple hundred numbers on the other side with beautifully struck Titanic barrels.
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I believe Acme Steel barrels were first interoduced in about 1903.





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Craig,
Will I be reaquainted with my old gun at the Southern?
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Will I be reaquainted with my old gun at the Southern?
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Bob, Mark Kircher still owns the 3 frame BHE.
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