What's on your wish list for 2022??

[Craig Larter]

At year end I look at my gun collection and try to come up with a plan to upgrade some and decide which I would cast off if a more interesting or better example came along. I have a self imposed limit on the total of 30 (up from 25 a few years back :rotf:).
2021 was a active year, sold 8 and bought 4.
My Wish list for 2022 is pretty short:
1. Lefever 12ga 30" Grade C damascus with fancy filing on the breech end of the barrels.
2. AH Fox XE 20ga 26 or 28" barrels un-messed with condition.

How about you???

[Dave Noreen]

Sorta like this?

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[Craig Larter]

Sorta like this?

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Yep Dave, what a beauty!!!

[Garry L Gordon]

At the top of my list:

A 16 gauge BH, preferably straight/splinter with two triggers...and Damascus barrels (yeah, this is as wish list.

L. C. Smith 5E small bore, also with straight/splinter and two triggers.

[Jay Gardner]

Shooter condition 20 GH or DH, straight stock, 28" damascus barrels.

[Jay Gardner]

Sorta like this?

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Gawd they made some beautiful guns. Most under appreciated/overlooked US manufacturer?

[Victor Wasylyna]

An opulent 16 gauge field gun. Straight stock with splinter forend. 26 or 28 inch barrels.

Gary's 16 gauge BH would fit my bill.

-Victor

[Garry L Gordon]

Gawd they made some beautiful guns. Most under appreciated/overlooked US manufacturer?

Jay, I don't think they are overlooked as much as hard to find. They did indeed make some beautiful guns.

[Dean Romig]

My wish for 2022 (early) would be for RST to be back up to 100% production capacity with NO future shortages.





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[Dave Noreen]

I guess what I need is an Ithaca NID 20-gauge No. 4E with 26-inch barrels. My NID .410-bore, 28-, 16- and 12-gauge are all 26-inch, and standing right in the middle of the row is a 20-gauge with 30-inch barrels.

[Andrew Sacco]

A 28 or 30" barrel VHE in 12g on a #1 frame choked M/F. Nothing fancy, but a solid unmolested workhorse that fits me for ditch chickens and ducks. My goal last year was to sell 4 guns and buy two. I sold three and bought six. Don't know how the hell that happened.

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Well I am down to twenty Parkers, from 50 Thinning out, only looking to buy the unusual or very rare, I have been blessed to own some really nice Parkers, but as they say time for someone else to be the caretaker , Gary

[Robert Brooks]

A straight grip smallbore Parker Fox or Charles Daly with sst that fits me perfectly! Bobby

[Joseph Sheerin]

I just want to have a healthy 2022.... :D

[Stan Hoover]

I guess what I need is an Ithaca NID 20-gauge No. 4E with 26-inch barrels. My NID .410-bore, 28-, 16- and 12-gauge are all 26-inch, and standing right in the middle of the row is a 20-gauge with 30-inch barrels.

Dave,
I would like to help you lose that NID 20 gauge 30" gun, what are the specifics on the 26" 20 gauge NID that you are looking for?:corn:

[Milton C Starr]

For 2022 I am thinking either a Colt 1883 or Lefever in 10 gauge. I started picking up interest in Lefevers recently and the Colt 1883s caught my interest because I feel like most people overlook them.

[Stan Hillis]

After my Sterlingworth Ejector turned out to be such a great upland gun, I'd be looking for a really nice graded Fox in the same configuration, 20 gauge and 28" barrels, with ejectors. There's something about small bore Foxes, they're so petite.

[Mills Morrison]

I would love to add some A, B, or C grades. I still need a 1/2 frame.

[Bruce Hering]

Keeping my eyes open for a GH 16ga, Damascus or fluid, barrel length to be decided, straight grip, O frame. I may go blind before I find one.

[Mills Morrison]

Hoping to exit 2022 solvent enough to go back to Africa in 2023.

Don't get so set on getting more that you forget to use the ones you have. That is my new philosophy and we'll see if it holds up

[Jay Oliver]

I got some wonderful Parkers this year so I "should" be satisfied. I am going to focus on getting the handful of projects I have out back to me and then send a few more off for work.

If I had to list something I would say an 8 gauge Parker hammer gun. That would be something special to add to my collection.

Quick Edit after realizing I should make more out of my wish...I would like to get a 12 gauge lifter in A or B grade as well...

[John Davis]

I’ll know it when I see it.

[CraigThompson]

A DH 12 gauge no safety vent rib 32” trap/pigeon gun with high stock dimensions would be nice . A Remington era VHE 20 gauge straight grip checkered butt single trigger beavertail forend 26” actual skeet gun would be great . A DHE or VHE 20 gauge 1 or 0 frame 32” gun choked fairly tight would be nice . And dare I say it a VHE 28 gauge 00 frame 30” also choked tight .

[Bruce Hering]

A DH 12 gauge no safety vent rib 32” trap/pigeon gun with high stock dimensions would be nice . A Remington era VHE 20 gauge straight grip checkered butt single trigger beavertail forend 26” actual skeet gun would be great . A DHE or VHE 20 gauge 1 or 0 frame 32” gun choked fairly tight would be nice . And dare I say it a VHE 28 gauge 00 frame 30” also choked tight .

Yea, right...... LOL

[Chris Pope]

Wish List:
1. A mechanically sound 20 ga with a shorter than 30” barrel, mostly to entirely original parts, pistol grip and I don’t care what grade or how well loved (beat up/nicked/dented) as long as it’s prepared to go hunting for woodcock and grouse.

2. A mechanically sound 16 ga with 30” or shorter barrels, mostly to entirely original parts, pistol grip 0 frame and I don’t care what grade or how well loved as long as it’s prepared to go hunting for pheasant.

3. To be like you guys who buy, trade and sell multiple Parkers per year!

[Randy G Roberts]

I am unable to focus on 2022 as of yet. Seems as though 2021 still has promise :corn:

[Dave Noreen]

Dave,
I would like to help you lose that NID 20 gauge 30" gun, what are the specifics on the 26" 20 gauge NID that you are looking for?:corn:

A fully optioned Skeet Gun to match my 12-gauge No. 4E -- beavertail, vent rib, twin ivories, single selective trigger.

Not sure I could give up the 20-gauge I have as it is the only "round knob" NID I've ever seen.

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[Stan Hoover]

A fully optioned Skeet Gun to match my 12-gauge No. 4E -- beavertail, vent rib, twin ivories, single selective trigger.

Not sure I could give up the 20-gauge I have as it is the only "round knob" NID I've ever seen.

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Dave,
I can't say I've seen a round knob pistol grip on an Ithaca NID before, I understand your hesitation to part with it.

I will not be able to help you with a 20 gauge Skeet gun, most NID Skeet guns I've seen are normally in the New Ithaca Field grade configuration, a 4E would be a dandy.
I do have a Grade 2E NID that almost fits that configuration perfectly except it is a single nonselective trigger. I believe it is too early to be a Skeet model but would have to double check that.

Stan Hoover

[CraigThompson]

I am unable to focus on 2022 as of yet. Seems as though 2021 still has promise :corn:

Hmmmm , I kinda thought that but something I supposedly had first crack at magically disappeared :banghead:

[Randy G Roberts]

Hmmmm , I kinda thought that but something I supposedly had first crack at magically disappeared :banghead:

Well darn the luck then. It was not me as I've been pretty calm of late when it comes to buying. Well a couple months anyway.

[Bill Murphy]

Randy Roberts and I are on the same track. 2021 isn't over yet and I have a VHE 28 gauge Skeet and a DH 36" Titanic barrel 8 gauge in the bag, and I'm not broke yet. Ask me about 2021 later in the month. By the way, I wasn't shopping for either of those guns when they appeared out of the blue. I'm not a shopper, I'm a still hunter.

[Wayne Owens]

Bill, Some of us are hoping you get a digital camera in 2021.

[Dean Romig]

A still hunter with night vision goggles…





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[CraigThompson]

Well darn the luck then. It was not me as I've been pretty calm of late when it comes to buying. Well a couple months anyway.

I believe you know of what I’m talking about as I asked you about one you had earlier this year that was in the same configuration and you returned it . Not meaning I think you got the one I was after but know which one from me asking you questions :rolleyes:

[Randy G Roberts]

I believe you know of what I’m talking about as I asked you about one you had earlier this year that was in the same configuration and you returned it . Not meaning I think you got the one I was after but know which one from me asking you questions :rolleyes:

Ah, gotcha now.

[Mills Morrison]

Several guns found me, including the BH, thanks to a member here who knows who he is

[charlie cleveland]

the only thing I found was a 28 ga single barrel with 32 inch barrel....charlie

[Paul D Narlesky]

Well Fellas Since you asked..and it's close to Christmas and 2022. I would like a Remington Parker 20 or 28 gauge with 26-28" barrels and pistol grip in real nice condition, ejectors or not would be fine. I have been a good boy but I realize Santa has to stay within budget so I was going to help him out with cash Or to set him up with a place to hunt Turkeys and Blacktail if he would like.... Best of the Christmas season to you all ! Paul

[Daryl Corona]

I want to, in 2022, get rid of many of my 12ga guns and acquire an affordable M21 20 to fill in my quest for 20ga guns by the top American makers. So far there are Foxes, Parkers, Lefevers and an Ithaca.

[Craig Larter]

I forgot to add 2 to my list. I only buy damascus Parkers so a 20ga GH damascus and 20ga PH twist in any barrel length in very nice original condition.

[Joe Graziano]

A Parker 16 ga with no more than 2 1/2 DAH for the Spring Southern. Beyond that a 20 ga Poli.

[Reggie Bishop]

Still waiting for a 32" VHE 28 gauge. This is kind of like a chichuahua chasing a dump truck. If I caught one I wouldn't know what to do with it!

[CraigThompson]

Still waiting for a 32" VHE 28 gauge. This is kind of like a chichuahua chasing a dump truck. If I caught one I wouldn't know what to do with it!

And I thought I wanted a difficult one in a VHE 28 ga with 30” barrels :eek:

[Reggie Bishop]

And I thought I wanted a difficult one in a VHE 28 ga with 30” barrels :eek:

I already have one of those on the 00 frame. :cool:

[CraigThompson]

I already have one of those on the 00 frame. :cool:

Heck I’d be happy with a 28 ga VH or VHE on an 0 or 00 frame as long as it was 30” :whistle:

[Garry L Gordon]

Still waiting for a 32" VHE 28 gauge. This is kind of like a chichuahua chasing a dump truck. If I caught one I wouldn't know what to do with it!

Now, I'd be willing to put some money down that says you would absolutely know what to do with such a gun. :whistle:

[Garry L Gordon]

I so appreciate this organization. Although we are pretty isolated here in the middle-middle, as I like to refer to it, I've managed to meet a few members in person, and have struck up good correspondence with several others.

AND, it may be that I get to check one of my wish list guns off because of a very nice member who contacted me via PM.

As I have stated before, this Association is worth the price of membership many fold over. :bowdown:

[Reggie Bishop]

I so appreciate this organization. Although we are pretty isolated here in the middle-middle, as I like to refer to it, I've managed to meet a few members in person, and have struck up good correspondence with several others.

AND, it may be that I get to check one of my wish list guns off because of a very nice member who contacted me via PM.

As I have stated before, this Association is worth the price of membership many fold over. :bowdown:

A BH 16??? :eek: Plus a straight stock?!?! :shock:

[Craig Larter]

I kinda hope a 30 or 32 inch 28ga comes to market in 22, it will be fun watching the knife fight. Now if a 20ga CH or BH Damascus comes to market I would most likely join the fight. :rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

Maybe a BH Widgeon Duck Club gun will surface. I can't remember if there is one or two.

[Stan Hoover]

All I want is Craig's 8 gauge Lefever, although I'm not sure if my wallet is deep enough:crying:

Do you need my number there Craig:rolleyes:

[Mills Morrison]

A Lefever 8 sold at auction a few years ago for a song. I found out about it after the fact, unfortunately.

[Craig Larter]

I would like to own a LC Smith 8ga. but they seem very pricey in similar condition compared to Parker and Lefever 8's.
Mills good luck on the Widgeon BH but Mark Kircher would make it very expensive for you :rotf:

[Bill Murphy]

In sixty some years of hunting for Parkers, I have never had a wish list or a shopping list. I pick them as I see them. Using this system, I have actually found a few.

[charlie cleveland]

a lefever 8 ga would be nice to have under a the tree....charlie

[CraigThompson]

In sixty some years of hunting for Parkers, I have never had a wish list or a shopping list. I pick them as I see them. Using this system, I have actually found a few.

While I go along with that , at this point in my life I need to be a bit more selective and pass by some I wouldn’t have earlier .

[Milton C Starr]

I would like to own a LC Smith 8ga. but they seem very pricey in similar condition compared to Parker and Lefever 8's.
Mills good luck on the Widgeon BH but Mark Kircher would make it very expensive for you :rotf:

Have you seen than LC Smith 8 gauge on GB ? Looks like the seller went down 7k on his asking price within a week now at 32k. Although Im pretty sure what would be like the sister gun to it sold at auction in 2017 for around 21k it was engraved with a woodcock instead of a quail though.

[CraigThompson]

I kinda hope a 30 or 32 inch 28ga comes to market in 22, it will be fun watching the knife fight. Now if a 20ga CH or BH Damascus comes to market I would most likely join the fight. :rotf:

Won’t be much fight out of this dog , my pockets aren’t deep enough to get in a big fight er I mean auction war :rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

Mills good luck on the Widgeon BH but Mark Kircher would make it very expensive for you :rotf:


I don't plan on bidding against Mark. I just want to see it.

[Bill Murphy]

Milton, can you post an item number or link to the 32K L.C. Smith eight? I can't find it on gunbroker.

[CraigThompson]

Milton, can you post an item number or link to the 32K L.C. Smith eight? I can't find it on gunbroker.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/915282187

[CraigThompson]

I think my own wants have lessened since my original post . A Remington era 20 gauge skeet to match the 12 I have and a 20 gauge V or D that’s 32” and choked tight . Now day after tommorrow that could and most likely will change again :rotf:

[bob weeman]

That 8 gauge Smith is in a shop close by that I frequent often. I have known Howell since the 80's and bought several guns there. Have not been by there lately but will have to see if I can get over and take a look. Way out of my price range but would be interesting to see. My wish list is on hold until I sell my Remington 1894 CE 10 gauge. It is a very tight shooting gun but in too nice a condition for me to use. I like the older well used or customized guns for less money. I figure they must have been well liked by someone because they were well used and a good shooter. When the wish list is back in action a Remington 32 is on the list. I am very much into Maine deer rifles and have always wanted to re-bore a Winchester 100 to 358...thats on the list too. The top wish is a happy and healthy year for my family, friends and myself....

[John Bastiani]

Since I got my early Christmas present a few weeks ago.(a beautiful 410 VH formerly out of the Charles Price collection) I would love to find a VHE 410 stamped skeet in and skeet out-beavertail forend-single trigger with a dogs head buttplate or checkered butt with 90%+ case on the action. I know its a tall order but thats whats on my wish list for 2022!