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Going to test drive a Parker tonight!
Unread 04-16-2026, 06:25 AM   #1
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Default Going to test drive a Parker tonight!

I found a VHE 32" vent rib 'trap gun ' locally. Dual ivory's, choked F&F, quite attractive wood as well! The gun was redone at some point but done well. The pitch is a little high for my taste but since it has had a spacer installed to a Kickeeze I can always cut the spacer to correct the pitch to me or use a pitch spacer- if I buy it!
The serial number has it as a late Remington gun.
Hopefully pictures will follow!
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Good luck. Sounds like a winner.
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Excellent!
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So I broke a 22 with the right barrel, then a 22 with the left barrel.
On 16 yard targets and as fast as I shoot almost every target was smoke. Not surprising, all I had for ammo was Remington STS handicap loads.
Now if I can make the deal...
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No deal to make. Just pay the man what he’s asking and enjoy the gun.
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Never worry about overpaying for a gun. You can always resell it for a loss.
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If you test a gun prior to buying, you must only assess the 2nd peg scores. 1st peg to get a feel for the gun. The second for score. If you shoot the second well and you like the gun, you must shoot 3,4,and 5 very poorly. If you shoot 22/22 or better, the price will become less negotiable.

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Enjoy your new 32" Parker.
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I never paid too much for a gun I liked and shot well. I overpaid for all the rest.
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I was hoping to trade a Perazzi that I don't shoot and some cash. He wasn't really interested in my asking price for the Perazzi. However we are on good terms so we will keep trying to come to a solution.
I just glanced through my safe and I see at least 5 guns that haven't gone out to play in years so it's time to try and move them as well.

I refer to it as 'new gunitis ' , a guy buys a new gun and it shoots well from excitement then Murphy sticks his head into the mix and that new gun becomes a project. Adjustable stocks, new choke tubes etc. Get a gun that fits, learn to shoot it by breaking targets.
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The deal has been done! Now it's in the nether world of NICS before I can bring it home and get some pictures to share.
This dealer has quite a few Parkers in the rack including an 8 bore !
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