32" BHE Repro at the Gun Show Today

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, that's what it was. A 32" BHE Repro is what it was. Don't worry, a friend bought it before I could get to it. It was about the nicest 12 gauge BHE I've ever seen, double triggers, straight grip, 14 5/8" to the leather covered pad, splinter forend. I can't say too much more about it, except that I would like to own it. I do have some more details, but I'll wait until our friend, Mr. Skeuse comments about the gun, or at least the barrels. If you've ever handled a 32" Parker that weighs about 7 1/4 pounds, you know what this gun feels like.

[Greg Baehman]

Bill, could that gun be the same gun that Chadick sold and we discussed back in 2010?
http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?p=27828#post27828

[Kenny Graft]

Now that sounds very special....get some pictures if possible. I have been told about 30" 12ga. barrels by John Allen of Game Fair, he has a set he told about. SXS ohio

[Bill Murphy]

I didn't read the entire thread from 2010, but I did comment that the 32" gun lived right up the road from me. At that time, I hadn't seen it, but now I have. It is the same gun and it looks "Skeuse" to me all over. It has passed through some hands since 2010, but I know them all. Richard Skeuse should comment momentarily. This is probably the gun that Herschel had, but I don't have his old ads any more. Maybe a DGJ ad will tell the tale. Anyone else have any ideas?

[Greg Baehman]

When you say "it looks 'Skeuse' to me all over" Bill, are you saying that these 32" barrels have the customarily seen Parker Reproduction barrel stampings on them?

[Greg Baehman]

There are a few of us that would like to hear the rest of the story.

[Bill Murphy]

Sorry for not answering your question, Greg. I must have missed it. Yup, it's right as rain and Mr. Skeuse may have a comment. Does anyone have the old Herschel Chaddick ad where it was sold way back?

[Richard Skeuse]

Sorry Fellows unless I see a picture I can't comment on them, but I love the "Skeuse all over them" comment. What's that mean?

[Bill Murphy]

Richard, it means that the gun look very original with no clues that it is a made up gun. You all must have made at least one 32" gun. I am on the hunt.

[Greg Baehman]

Something doesn't add up here, Bill. You say they are Parker Reproduction barrels and Kenny says he checked into them when Chadick had the gun for sale and they were non-Repro barrels.

Maybe you can go over to your neighbor's place with a bottle of wine, some good old cheese and a digital camera, explain to him what's up, take some good macro photos and post them up for Mr. Skeuse and the rest of us to see. Mr. Skeuse can then comment on them and clear things up regarding these barrels . . . it might even lead to a wonderful Parker Pages article. Let's get on it, eh? :corn:

[Bill Murphy]

I'll give it a shot.

[Rich Anderson]

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Maybe you can go over to your neighbor's place with a bottle of wine, some good old cheese and a digital camera, explain to him what's up, take some good macro photos and post them up for Mr. Skeuse and the rest of us to see. Let's get on it, eh? :corn:
:rotf::rotf::rotf: Bill posting pictures:rotf:

[Greg Baehman]

Yup, that's what it was. A 32" BHE Repro is what it was. Don't worry . . . SNIP . . . I do have some more details, but I'll wait until our friend, Mr. Skeuse comments about the gun, or at least the barrels.
Mr. Skeuse says he cannot comment on the gun or its barrels until he sees pics. We all know there isn't a snowball's chance in hell you'll ever post pics so he can comment, so why not fill us in on "I do have some more details"?

[Dave Noreen]

Glad to see others are on to the total lack of pictures ever being posted by old Eightbore!!:rotf:

[Greg Baehman]

It really is a pity as he's got so much to offer.

[Bill Murphy]

I have mentioned various of my guns that I have pictured on the internet and in articles that I have collaborated on. When I learn more about picture taking and posting, you will see more. As soon as the buyer's premium gets a little more reasonable at our favorite auction houses, you may see the whole bunch of my collection in pictures.

[Bill Davis]

I think it’s doubtful that auction premiums will ever go lower, some do offer discounts to the seller, even zero % if the value is high and they make it up on the buyer’s premium!

[Dean Romig]

Right Bill, Julia's used to do that 0% for the sellers of high-dollar guns.






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[Bill Murphy]

When some auctions charge 23% to the buyer, it's easy to charge the seller 0?%. I think most auctions will negotiate down to 0%.

[Bill Murphy]

I have gotten into the memory bank and seem to remember that the 32" barrels were originally Parker or Remington barrels.

[Bob Jurewicz]

This one is in Josh"s Auction.
https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-TBSJD/interesting-executive-composed-parker-repro-bhe-grade-sporting-clays-shotgun
Bob Jurewicz

[Bill Murphy]

Two points to make. #1, this Guyette gun may not be the same one I have inspected. #2, the consignor who claims Jack Skeuse built this gun may have no idea about the origin of this gun. He may be repeating what he was told when he bought the gun.

[Bill Murphy]

I retract my first comment. It is the gun I inspected. I stick with my second comment. The consigner probably has no idea who built this gun. It's a nice gun, but I could build a similar gun with parts from my gun room. I may just try to do that. Good luck at the auction.