VH 10 gauge survey - need assistance

[Mills Morrison]

I am looking to do a survey of VH 10 gauges and compile a list of them for a Parker Pages article. I have one that is not in the book or surviving records. I find 8 in the book. The Parker Story shows there were 20 made.

Who else has one and is there a list of the 20 found by the Parker Story authors?

Feel free to PM me.

Privacy will be respected, of course. I am not giving names out to God even. What I hope to do is get a list of serial numbers, barrel lengths and any special features/ information.

Here is a pic of mine since I know everyone likes photos

[Brian Dudley]

Keep in mind that The lists in TPS are statistically extrapolated to compensate for missing records. So, the figure of 20 may not be accurate. So don't hold out if you only account for 15 or something like that.

[Bill Murphy]

There are many numbers missing from the books in the steel barrel ten gauge era. Mills, I sent a correction to my original PM.

[Bill Murphy]

Bringing this thread to the top for Mills.

[Mills Morrison]

Thanks Bill

[Bill Murphy]

How are things going with the VH 10 survey, Mills?

[Mills Morrison]

I did not find out much more but watch Parker Pages for a complete report on findings.

[Dean Romig]

I did not find out much more but watch Parker Pages for a complete report on findings.



And additional information will be added as it comes in to Mills before publication.





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[Mills Morrison]

I sure hope we get additional information and it will be added if we get it before the publication deadline

[Bill Murphy]

Mills, I found another one. It is #229,768. It was on a list of leftover guns at the Remington factory along with #235,614 that is already on the list in Parker Pages. Reply to this post so I don't have to PM you with this number. They were both listed as VH guns. You have listed 235,614 as a VHE. The factory list could be wrong.

[Mills Morrison]

Got you Bill. Thanks.

[charlie cleveland]

this is a very interesting thread.... i have always wanted a steel barrel 10 ga but so far all i have is go on wanting....at least i can read about them especially the 3 1/2 inch magnum guns...i know a fellow thats got one of these make that 2 fellows i know that have these big guns...charlie

[Mills Morrison]

Thanks Charlie! I enjoy wondering about Parker mysteries and am always looking to discover something new

[Mills Morrison]

Mills, I found another one. It is #229,768. It was on a list of leftover guns at the Remington factory along with #235,614 that is already on the list in Parker Pages. Reply to this post so I don't have to PM you with this number. They were both listed as VH guns. You have listed 235,614 as a VHE. The factory list could be wrong.



Bill, Is 229768 a 30 inch or 32 or some other length or do you know? Thanks

[Phillip Carr]

Looking forward to your article. I had not realized just how few 10 gauge Steel barrel hammerless Parker’s were made in all grades.
It will be interesting to see how many VH and VHE steel barrel guns are documented verses how many are in the records.
My GHE 10 with 36” barrels for example is not listed and actually no 36” Steel barrel GH guns are listed.

[Mills Morrison]

Wow! That GHE 10 gauge is a real treasure

[Ken Descovich]

Phil,
Where in the heck do you find all these cool guns in Arizona? I am in quartzsite Arizona now for the month of January and would like to know your secret.
Ken

[Bill Murphy]

Mills, I am sure 229,768 is a 32" gun.

[Phillip Carr]

Phil,
Where in the heck do you find all these cool guns in Arizona? I am in quartzsite Arizona now for the month of January and would like to know your secret.
Ken

No real secret I am good friends and hunt with the owner of the best used gun shop in Arizona.
That and friends that call me when they see something they think I would like.
Less competition for SXS out west yet lots of guns have come out here with the influx of retirees.
Still I have never found a steel barrel 10 gauge VH.

[Mills Morrison]

Over the weekend, a member called about another one not on the list. From the 236000 sn range and is a magnum with ejectors and 32 inch barrels.

Total count now stands at 12 VH(E) 10's