Parker fever

[Kurt Sethlang]

New guy checking in from TX. I have collected US military guns for 20+ years
And have enjoyed the research and the chase...
The collection is long gone now . Then I got the bug to buy a few shotguns . Started with a few Model 42’s... and then I had a chance to buy a well documented
1932 VH 410.... now I’m hooked ....
I’m looking for advice from fellow “collectors “ on what I should be looking for.
I’m not a shooter but that might change if I find another Britney :)
I’m thinking a 28g and a 20g to start and perhaps a hammer gun ...
Lots to learn but I’m on my way with a few Parker books..

[Dean Romig]

Welcome Kurt!

That’s quite the “starter” Parker my friend!!

Keep looking for Parkers with that level of originality and condition and you’ll do fine!!!





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[Kurt Sethlang]

Welcome Kurt!

That’s quite the “starter” Parker my friend!!

Keep looking for Parkers with that level of originality and condition and you’ll do fine!!!





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Thanks :)

[Kurt Sethlang]

Thanks

[Mike Koneski]

Welcome Kurt! You are definitely starting off in the rare air area of Parker Guns. Nice find for Parker #1. Best wishes for finding that 28g. The 20 shouldn't be too difficult. I like your comment "Then perhaps a hammer gun...". Parker hammer guns are so much fun to shoot. Enjoy the "hunt"!!

[Dean Romig]

Right Mike, like a nice graded 16 gauge 0-frame Lifter.





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[Mike Koneski]

Well I wouldn't know about that Dean. :whistle: :rotf:

[George Davis]

Kurt,

Please careful "Parker Fever" is not curable by any known antibiotic. But it's one of the best fever you'll ever get!!!

[J. Scott Hanes]

Welcome to the PGCA! I am west of Houston. Where in this huge state do you live?

JSH

[Kurt Sethlang]

Welcome to the PGCA! I am west of Houston. Where in this huge state do you live?

JSH

I’m in Longview east of Dallas.

[J. Scott Hanes]

Good location. Any woodcock covers up that way?

JSH

[Scott Janowski]

Has anyone else ever seen the Parker Bros.that high on the frame before?
I would like to see more pictures of that gun.

[Dean Romig]

It’s certainly not the norm but we see such anomalies from time to time.

That engraver probably got scolded.





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[J. Scott Hanes]

Perhaps he had just finished a "G" and 'forgot' that this one was not to be that grade. Then straightened it out immediately instead of putting Parker on a slight radius. Certainly didn't hide it by then.

[Bill Murphy]

What is the scratch or whatever on the barrel above the forend joint? Is this a sleeved gun?

[Jeff Kuss]

Bill,
It's a 410.

[Bill Murphy]

I mistook the .410 sculpting for a scratch. I took another look and can see it now. I guess I should know better.

[Kurt Sethlang]

New guy checking in from TX. I have collected US military guns for 20+ years
And have enjoyed the research and the chase...
The collection is long gone now . Then I got the bug to buy a few shotguns . Started with a few Model 42’s... and then I had a chance to buy a well documented
1932 VH 410.... now I’m hooked ....
I’m looking for advice from fellow “collectors “ on what I should be looking for.
I’m not a shooter but that might change if I find another Britney :)
I’m thinking a 28g and a 20g to start and perhaps a hammer gun ...
Lots to learn but I’m on my way with a few Parker books..


Got lucky and found a VH 28g that is pretty close to the 410...

[Kurt Sethlang]

Looks a lot like the 410. Two down ?? To go:)