Parker display at an OGCA Show

[gordon smith]

Has there ever been any thought about having a PGCA set up at an OGCA show?

[gordon smith]

Guess I put this post in the wrong place.

[John Dallas]

Their annual display show is May 5,6 this year.

[Eric Eis]

It sure has been a few years since we displayed there. Maybe we should try and get some kind of regional display with members from MI, OH, IL, Ky etc

[gordon smith]

It don,t have to be with the annual display show. The L C Smith guys just have tables at a regular show.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

I displayed parkers at the wilmington OGCA show with Mr Glen Hoffeker several years ago Mr Glen passed several years back and I just did not want to drive from VA to ohio, but would do it again if others were interested in displaying parkers we could smokem! regards Gary

[gordon smith]

Gary; I remember you and Glen being at Wilmington. He was a fine man and I know he was a good friend of yours. He even drove and set up when OGCA had a show at Milan which is 170 miles further north. I don,t have much to display but I would help to sell tickets and sigh up new members.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Gordon, I would be interested in setting up a couple or three tables with other members I am still a member of OGCA would be fun what say you fellows Eric? I would take my motor home set up in parking lot if they still allow that,

[Eric Eis]

I am sure I could talk Terry into coming and maybe I would do a setup of skeet guns or the DH's (minus the DH 20 ga damascus that I don't have and some members will not sell:cuss:) And Gary you could do your hammer guns..
And if we can get this worked out bring some of that "grape juice".

[gordon smith]

Gary & Eric; I talked with a director this AM and he gave me Lauras number who kind of runs things. She said they would love to have us. You can park the motor home - just not real close to where they unload. She sure the tables would be complimentry but not to sell - only to display.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Sounds good when are the next shows in wilmington? so I can make plans.

[gordon smith]

In 2010 July 17 & 18, Sept 11 & 12 , Nov 20 & 21
In 2011 Jan 8 & 9, March 12 & 13 May 7 & 8

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Gents, July or September works for me, I will be in Fla for the winter the rest of those dates. hope we can work something out what say you fellows, I am leaving this morning going back to V.A. I will check the site tonight. Gary

[Bill Murphy]

July has always been a bit slow at OGCA and it is also rather short notice. I'm not trying to influence anyone's decision, just putting in my two cents. I am still paying dues and haven't been to a show for several years.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Thats me too Bill september I dont think will be a problem remember vintigers 26th? Ihave not been in two or three years. would be fun Guess I would tempt a certain person with a DH 20 damascus no on second thought I will leave it home. was up in NY state visiting with Dayrl Middelbrook went to Ilion, factory Delgrego Turnbull Rstto see Morris was a hoot.

[Eric Eis]

"Guess I would tempt a certain person with a DH 20 damascus no on second thought I will leave it home"

That's the last gun I need for my collection Gary.....! Remember when you needed a 8 ga P grade fluid steel gun for your collection.... Tell you what I'll display all of the D grades flluid and damascus and you just bring your 20 DH damascus and drop it in the display to finish out the collection..

[John Dallas]

From my experience, the January show is well-attended.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

John I will be in Fla Dec to April

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Eric, I sold the gun you need four year ago, Do not drool when you read this! This is from the letter I recieved from Kirby. Serial # 169817 was ordered on August 11 1914 and shipped on November14, 1914 to Keesler Hardware Co of Salisbury N.C. According to Order book 91 it was a DHE hammerless 20ga. it featured damascus barrels with a length of 24" I might can find the name of the person I sold it to in my records if you want me to look I found out later they only made 1-2 with 24" barrels in Damascus

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Eric also the gun was in pristine condition the guy at the hardware store bought it for his son but for whatever reason he did not give it to him. I researched this gun salisbury historical Assc several years ago

[Eric Eis]

Gary you really ruined my day.....:cuss: If you come accross another DH or DHE 20 ga damascus please let me know it's the last one that I need

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Eric do we want to do this Sept or July Gordon ?what do you say?

[gordon smith]

Gary; Because of circumstances at home I can not stay away over night anymore. About all I can do is be there on one of the days.

[Eric Eis]

Gary let me talk it over with Terry Epley but I think the fall would be better just have to check with hunting seasson and the Vintagers.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Just let me know thanks