Back into the stream of commerce.

[Craig Larter]

The year is still young but I'm moving some iron to reload my gun fund, how about you??
Sold AH Fox AE 12ga 28" straight grip with B grade wood and checkering, Parker high condition grade 2 hammer gun, Parker DH 20/26" and Fox HE 12ga 32".
Bought nothing, but on the hunt.

[CraigThompson]

I’ve sold a number of percussion pieces a couple flintlock pieces , a number of old bib overall pistols , a few rifles and several 1911’s . Also rid myself of a fairly nice Trogan 12 30” . My intention this year is to get below fifty long guns and ten or fewer pistols .

[Mills Morrison]

I sold a bunch of stuff last year but it mostly defrayed the cost on additions. Thinking of saving up for bigger purchases this year

[Craig Larter]

Yea my self imposed limit is/was 25 shotguns so I'm still 4 over limit. I'm thinking I need to raise the limit to 30 LOL!

[Dean Romig]

I'm not selling anything at present but have three, going on four, Parkers or barrels out for various repairs, restorations and modifications.

I'm not really in the market for anything at this time but you never know... sometimes something you just can't live without sneaks up and bites you in the A$$.





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[Reggie Bishop]

:cool:

I am buying straight grip small bores!

[Andrew Sacco]

I sold a Winchester 9422M, Ruger #1, LC 20g FW, Grade 3 Citori and bought a VH 16, Trojan 16, VHE 12 and will be getting a new (to me) CG Summit clays gun. I am not supposed to be shopping but if someone happens to put up a 16 on a 0 frame I'm all ears. I will not sell any handguns given the current political environment and most likely will grab another 1911 and a CZ 9mm.

[Mike Poindexter]

I sold a high condition Trojan 16 to a member here, and bought a higher condition LC Smith 16 and a Sterlingworth 20 to fill the void. Seems like I'm moving the wrong way in this!

[CraigThompson]

Yea my self imposed limit is/was 25 shotguns so I'm still 4 over limit. I'm thinking I need to raise the limit to 30 LOL!

Christ my 10’s and 12’s alone exceed thirty :banghead:

[Phil Yearout]

Neither buying nor selling...as of today :).

[CraigThompson]

I sold a Winchester 9422M, Ruger #1, LC 20g FW, Grade 3 Citori and bought a VH 16, Trojan 16, VHE 12 and will be getting a new (to me) CG Summit clays gun. I am not supposed to be shopping but if someone happens to put up a 16 on a 0 frame I'm all ears. I will not sell any handguns given the current political environment and most likely will grab another 1911 and a CZ 9mm.

I’m trying to get down to a reasonable number in the next year or so as they’ll be staying at a friends house once I liquidate mine and make the move around the world . However I’m not against adding a Parker 20 gauge hammerless 30 or 32 inch as well as a Parker hammerless 8 gauge . If I can bring myself to liquidate my seven Browning Superposed they might turn into a K-32 or K-80 30” trap gun with Kolar sub gauge insert tubes .

[Rich Anderson]

I have a set of OO 28ga barrels I'll part with. Should sell a few Pre64 M70's as I don't shoot them. Also should thin the 20's and 16's as there are 12+ of each. Have a nice Fox CE 32 inch straight grip 12 that could use a new home. There's a nice GHE 32 inch vent rib 16 that doesn't get used enough to keep either. Actually putting a plan together to find new homes for these is easier said than done:whistle:

[Randy G Roberts]

Have not sold anything recently. Still buying but I'm getting kinda fussy of late. Still passionate about the long barrels but I have purchased some high condition Parkers that were stunted recently.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Have thought about parting with a Sterlingworth 20 and 16, and a SW. 12 pin gun--I rarely ever shoot them, won't part with the A Grade 16. A Lefever Durstan Special 20 with ejectors hasnt been shot in years.
Wouldnt mind getting a Trojan 20, a 16 would be OK, but I believe I have 12 16 gages of various makes.
Would like to have a 30" 20 ga, and have looked at Dickinson and the new Upland Gun Co. offerings. I would sell my Grade 2 Ugartechea 20 27" IC/M if I did that.
My PH 20 Parker Steel 20 has not grown on me yet, wanted to take it to SD in January , but mother-in-laws health problems precluded that. Still, would buy if found something interesting.

[charlie cleveland]

I sold a coupla parker 20 gs s to thin the herd but spent the money on some thing aint got a single dollar to show for my guns....I m just not selling any thing for a while....charlie

[Andrew Sacco]

Any of you "hoarders" can PM me when ready to sell. No promises made but I've always wanted a Superposed, don't own even one. YET.

[Donald McQuade]

Looking to sell several items this year to fund a couple of SBT guns. I have a beautiful 28ga Repo that needs to go as it doesn't get the use it should. a very nice 20 ga M12 Skeet and a early second year production M70 that needs to find a new home. My problem is my fear of dealing through the mail so I will probably focus on trying to sell at shows like the NE SXS.

[Dean Romig]

I use UPS almost exclusively. Never had a problem.





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[Paul Ehlers]

I've made the big decision to find other caretakers for around 15 to 20 guns this year. I just need to get off dead center and start listing them.

[Keith Doty]

Haven't bought a gun all year...........haven't sold any either.

[Rich Anderson]

Thats my problem. I just sold a pre64 M70 220 Swift and the tire kickers were a PIA. I'd planned of giving Steve Barnett some guns on consignment but thats unfortunately not going to happen. I'd rather put them with a dealer who has the contacts and for the 10% or so they would charge is worth it to me not to have to deal with the tire kickers. That door has closed now:banghead:

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Well I have sold several of my high grade 12 and 10 gauge hammer guns, and have bought 20 ga hammer guns with the funds, so now I have concentrated on 16gauge and 20 ga hammer guns, course I still have some 12 and 10 ga high grades like the AA Hammer gun, and the AAHE that are consecutively numbered, as far as I know the only ones, Aways on the lookout for the unusual like the 38" 16 gauge I bought last year, Gary

[Dean Romig]

I know those guns Gary and how fortunate you were to aquire them. I don’t know that I’d ever part with those consecutively numbered AA’s and that 38” 16... so glad you got that one back... and your 20-bore hammer guns, there are still a few out there for you... keep digging!





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[Dean Romig]

Thats my problem. I just sold a pre64 M70 220 Swift and the tire kickers were a PIA. I'd planned of giving Steve Barnett some guns on consignment but thats unfortunately not going to happen. I'd rather put them with a dealer who has the contacts and for the 10% or so they would charge is worth it to me not to have to deal with the tire kickers. That door has closed now:banghead:

Rich, even though Steve’s no longer with us, I understand his business is still quite viable, though without his personal touch.





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[Andrew Sacco]

Rich, even though Steve’s no longer with us, I understand his business is still quite viable, though without his personal touch.
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Shane at CT Shotgun was good to deal with, as was Bill at Robin Hollow. Have not used Barnett, I will probably not deal with Puglisi. They have yet to answer one email inquiry I've sent or returned a call. When I got through I got a bit of an attitude when asking about a PH. Like it was a stupid question as to what the drops were (not listed) and what the serial number was (not listed) and whether he could send additional photos (long sigh...). I just told him forget it.

[Gary Laudermilch]

Not a collector. I buy what I have a need for and at present that is nothing but I will not be selling anything either. There is one exception. I am waiting for a local guy to show up with a Bernard 20 ga. That I will buy need or not.

[Rich Anderson]

I know that Steve's business is still viable but honestly I don't have much faith in his stepson. Right or wrong thats my gut feeling. Steve once told me that he didn't wish for him to take over the business as there was to much to learn. I'll have to give that one some time and see how it shakes out. Other than Chuck Brunner and possibly Steve Cobb there's not another dealer I feel comfortable dealing with.

[Bruce Day]

If you join the PGCA you can list them for sale on this forum.

[John Davis]

I talked with Austin (I think that's correct) at Barnett's Fine Guns about a gun not long ago. I didn't buy the gun but Austin was very helpful, responsive and seemed quite knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to deal with him in the future.

[Tom Flanigan]

My collection has been stable over the past three years and will probably stay that way. I've got every gun that I need and more. However, a Parker that I want may show up and then I be in buy mode again.

[Ronald A Moore]

collection went up by 5 in 2020, 152 and counting, to many but I like them.

Ron

[Greg Baehman]

I need another gun like I need a hole-in-the-head. However, I will continue my search for a pristine .410 0000-frame Parker Reproduction BHE with a straight grip, splinter forend and double triggers. My chances of finding one of those hovers right around zero, but it's the chase that makes it fun . . . and isn't that what it's all about?

[Craig Larter]

Funny how things happen in this hobby. When I first decided I would like to add a Parker DH(E) in 20gauge I really want a Damascus gun. I knew it would be difficult because only 129 DH's were made in 20ga with Damascus barrels. So a nice steel barreled DH 20ga came along and I bought it and loved it. Three years later I was able buy a real sweet DH 20ga 28" with Damascus barrels, nice CC with fine original condition that fit me. So the DH 20ga steel barreled gun went back into the stream of commerce.

[Dean Romig]

I’ve had my 20 ga. DH with 28” Damascus barrels for probably fifteen years.

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[Rich Anderson]

I have a GHE 20 Damascus that has exceptional wood for a grade 2 also another GHE in 16 with Damascus barrels.

[CraigThompson]

I want a VH/E or GH/E or DH/E 20 gauge with 30 or 32 inch barrels fluid or damascus as long as it’s stocked kinda high . But on the other hand I’m not holding my breath :whistle:

[Bill Murphy]

Greg, I know where your Repro is and I am thinking about making a contact in the next decade or so. Ron Moore, 152?, I think it's time for you to go shopping. I am not looking for anything, but would sell almost anything. I'm of the age.

[Ryan Brege]

I lost out on a Damascus 16 probably due to "Tire kicking" a little bit. Keep in mind though that some of us are not so much tire kicking but we ask a lot of questions because the variations are so many. By the time I realized it was probably a fair price it was spoken for. I am not looking for a steal, I just don't like to be grossly upside down. Allan's top action 16 was probably one I should have jumped on in hindsight but I am really kind of looking for something graded.

[Bill Murphy]

Greg, I'm sure you would get a smile when you see the order for my BHE, 0000 frame .410 with straight grip and double triggers. I keep a copy in my files just to remind me what could have been. I wonder if Mr. Skeuse keeps a copy in his files.

[Allen Peterson]

I made the decision to downsize a couple of years ago and sold some gave away some to nephews and Young hunting buddies. I was resolved not to leave the wife with the trouble of getting rid of the guns. this covid has skewed my reasoning. I bought a Fox Wildfowl and think I must have a 4 bore.


just when I thought I was out they dragged me back in!

[Larry Stauch]

Yea my self imposed limit is/was 25 shotguns so I'm still 4 over limit. I'm thinking I need to raise the limit to 30 LOL!

Wow, I'd have to shed a whole bunch of shotguns to get there. Don't see that happening anytime soon.

[Larry Stauch]

Any of you "hoarders" can PM me when ready to sell. No promises made but I've always wanted a Superposed, don't own even one. YET.

Andy my friend, we call it collecting. And I neeeed all 23 Superposed I have.:rotf:

[Andrew Sacco]

Andy my friend, we call it collecting. And I neeeed all 23 Superposed I have.:rotf:

Looks like I have to step up the buying compared to some of you guys. But I feel guilty not using them, call it a weakness. 23, nice!

[CraigThompson]

In anticipation of the Hillary BITCH in 2016 I bought several AR’s before the election . And over the uhm Trump years I’d let most go . But I’ve still got an AR-15 in 6.5 Grendel and an AR-10 with three uppers . Well all that stuff got listed on GB about two hours ago . And in the next week or so I suspect a dozen or so rifles and some others will be listed as well . I think the only semi auto rifles I’ll possess anylonger will be a pair of M1 carbines , a Ruger 44R and a Ruger 10/22 .

[Larry Stauch]

Andy, I don't want to shoot things like this too often. This is a first year of production Midas grade with 30" barrels.
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[CraigThompson]

Andy my friend, we call it collecting. And I neeeed all 23 Superposed I have.:rotf:

Geeeez I thought I had enough Superposed with eight :whistle: Collecting , I prefer to use the term “accumulating” :rotf:

[Rich Anderson]

I went through the safe thinking just what I could live without. There are to many 20's and 16's. While sorting through them it came to my attention that there is a 20 in ascending grades from a VHE to AHE:shock: Now I'll have to revaluate:rotf:

[bob lyons]

I did something I have only done one time before. I decided to unload some rifles and pistols that I had never shot. It seems like a great time to sell mediocre guns at high prices. Last time I unloaded a bunch of ss, wish I had keep 2 of them.

However this time I replaced them with 2 Winchester lever guns a 94 in 32 special and a model 64 deluxe in 30/30, and yes I don’t need any more rifles.
I could not seem to let go of any ss yet, maybe later this year.

After reading this forum I think I’m in need a a Damascus Parker.

[Rich Anderson]

My gunsmith once told me "you can never have to many rifles". We stumbled on the last build for a caliber and settled on a 300 H&H. He smirked at the current project a custom #1 in 300 Savage. Maybe I do have to many rifles.
Damascus Parkers awe awesome and I'm privileged to have a couple in small bores.

[Andrew Sacco]

Larry, that is one nice firearm, I'm not sure I would take it out too often either. What a beauty, congrats!

[Larry Frey]

I know that Steve's business is still viable but honestly I don't have much faith in his stepson. Right or wrong thats my gut feeling. Steve once told me that he didn't wish for him to take over the business as there was to much to learn. I'll have to give that one some time and see how it shakes out. Other than Chuck Brunner and possibly Steve Cobb there's not another dealer I feel comfortable dealing with.

I just purchased a DHE 28 from Steve Barnett Fine Guns and the transaction was flawless. I have a couple of guns for sale with them now and feel very comfortable dealing with them going forward.

[Rich Anderson]

Good to know Larry.

[bob weeman]

Sold almost all of my nice ones and am adding those that have been customized and cobbled with. For some reason I have always like the customized ones over original condition..only two really nice one guns left for sale. A Hamilton Bowen custom Redhawk with all the bells and whistles and my Remington 1894 10 gauge CE. Still buying though and want to try a Marlin 90 and a few others on the list...

[Dean Romig]

I have always liked the Marlin 90. I used to shoot trap with a guy who had a nice 90 and I shot my Parker Bros. DH. We always had fun competing with each other. He was pretty good with that nice 90 and I was pretty good with my DH.





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[Mike Koneski]

Not actively looking to buy, but, if the right double would show up at the right time? Same for a trade or sale, if the right buyer was looking for the right gun.....? I do have a nice Howa 1500 100% camo in .308 Win that I would be willing to move right now. Even have a lot of ammo to go with it and load data for my reloads the gun loves to consume.

[Tom Flanigan]

I have always liked the Marlin 90. I used to shoot trap with a guy who had a nice 90 and I shot my Parker Bros. DH. We always had fun competing with each other. He was pretty good with that nice 90 and I was pretty good with my DH.

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I've never shot a Marlin 90, but Ted Janes, a writer for Outdoor Life, shot a 16 bore. His book "A Boy and his Gun" was my bible back in the day. It was a great story about him teaching his young nephew to hunt. The nephew died in WWII. I still read that book from time to time.

[Garry L Gordon]

I've never shot a Marlin 90, but Ted Janes, a writer for Outdoor Life, shot a 16 bore. His book "A Boy and his Gun" was my bible back in the day. It was a great story about him teaching his young nephew to hunt. The nephew died in WWII. I still read that book from time to time.

I have this book in my library, but must admit I've only skimmed it. Based on Tom's "review," I think I'll give it a try. Thanks, Tom!

[Tom Flanigan]

I have this book in my library, but must admit I've only skimmed it. Based on Tom's "review," I think I'll give it a try. Thanks, Tom!

It's worth a read Gary. I got my first copy when I was ten years old. I've wanted to hunt as early as I can remember. That book fascinated me and I read it over and over as a kid. I still like to read it again from time to time. It brings back such wonderful memories of the times when I began hunting. The fact that the boy who was written about died in WWII makes it a poignant story. Lot's of good information for someone starting to hunt. I never tire of that old book.

[Mike Koneski]

I do need a Parker 20g hammer gun. Just sayin’.

[allen newell]

Just focusing on 20 ga Parkers

[Dean Romig]

Just focusing on 20 ga Parkers


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[allen newell]

Well I do have a nice Beretta 686 28 ga over under. But a Parker 28 ga in any grade is still a bit over my pay grade.

[allen newell]

Dean, I do have my grandfathers 16 ga VH that he bought in Boston in 1927 and hunted with for a number of years until it killed him. I inherited it from my dad after he passed and about 12 years ago I drove out to Delgrego's shop and met with Lawrence and Babe to discuss a full and complete restoration. A year later I picked up a practically new 16 ga VH that has remained virtually untouched since then. All new wood, case colors, new bluing etc. My plan was to hunt with it and leave it to one of two cousins who bear the Newell name. Thus keeping it in the family. But I'm told neither of them have any interest in keeping it. So I'm considering putting it on the market. For reasons I dont fully understand, I dont shoot it as well as my other Parkers so it just sits in the gun safe and it deserves to be used and in a good home. 28 inch barrels.
I need to take pics of it and write it up. I may need your help Dean in posting it as I've never been successful in posting pics here.
I should add that the reason I had a full restoration was that the original stock was oil soaked and punky, bluing was worn and case colors were gone. It needed full attention if it was to remain in the family.

Late development: I received a birthday call this morning (2/20) from my second cousin, Chris Newell who lives in Naples, Florida. We talked and in the course of the conversation I asked Chris if he would like me to leave him the 16 ga Parker VH fully restored as noted above. Chris was ecstatic and said he'd love to have it as he has his Dad's Baker 16 and knows how important it is to keep these great guns in the family. He hunts and shoots down there. So my problem or dilemma is solved.

[Dean Romig]

I'm happy to help Allen.





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[CraigThompson]

I do need a Parker 20g hammer gun. Just sayin’.

I doubt I ever pony up the schekels for a hammer 20 but I would like another 16 hammer top lever on an 0 frame preferably grade 2 and 26 or 28 inches .

[Joe Graziano]

I finally found the 12 ga big brother to my 16 ga Poli. I love, love that shotgun. And now I love, love the 12 ga. Something about those guns just speaks to me. I shoot them better than anything I’ve ever owned. But, my wife also speaks to me, so I am moving along my Model 21 Trap to offset the cost. One lesson I’ve learned, whenever I sell a gun, I give my wife her “cut”. I’m pretty sure it’s legal to bribe your wife.

[John Dallas]

Never forget "She who must be obeyed"

[Rich Anderson]

I have found new homes for a pre64 M70 220 Swift and a grade 3 hammer gun. Now I need to decide do I really need 4 16ga hammer guns? I doubt it.