So what did you add to Your Parker collection in 2022?

[Craig Larter]

I know the year is still not over but I ask this every year. I added only one Parker, a 12ga Grade 1 TLH gun 30" with Laminate barrels. Sold 4 Parkers and two Elsies to fund the purchase of two Foxes (an XE and early style BE)and 5 Lefevers (C,DE,G,H and F)and one Elsie (Special A-1). OK so I find all the American SxS's interesting. How about you?

[CraigThompson]

Let’s see and I won’t guarantee I don’t forget something . At Sanford a Grade 0 top lever 10 gauge 3 frame with 32” and a VHE 16 skeet with all the add ons . At Hausemanns a Grade 2 top lever 10 that had been restocked with about modern trap dimensions , gun also has an extra set of Belgium fluid steel 32” 3 1/2” chambers with Briley screw ins . Bought an Fox HE in august but it’s left the house already . In October I picked up a Fox 30” pin gun . Oh yeah somewhere in their I got a decent Remington Model 32TC 30” . Then in November I picked up a very nice circa 1918 DH 10 gauge 32” 3 frame with better stock dimensions and that same day I acquired a VH 20 gauge 0 frame 32” I’d sort of been after for almost two years . I won’t say that’s all for 2022 but I hope so , I have liquidated a bunch this year with a bunch more to go . Cleaning house cuts down on the stuff you need to work on !

[David Noble]

Let’s see and I won’t guarantee I don’t forget something .

Wasn't the DH 8ga bought in this year?

[scott kittredge]

Not a parker, a fox 12 ga skeet and upland.
Scott

[Reggie Bishop]

I know the year is still not over but I ask this every year. I added only one Parker, a 12ga Grade 1 TLH gun 30" with Laminate barrels. Sold 4 Parkers and two Elsies to fund the purchase of two Foxes (an XE and early style BE)and 5 Lefevers (C,DE,G,H and F)and one Elsie (Special A-1). OK so I find all the American SxS's interesting. How about you?

You still at that 30 gun limit?? :rotf:

[Mills Morrison]

O Grade 0 Frame 16 gauge lifter

VH 16 0 frame

Narrowly missed a D 10 lifter this past weekend

[Craig Larter]

You still at that 30 gun limit?? :rotf:

Yea Reggie I'm 7 over my limit, need to thin the herd. Decisions-decisions LOL! Kinda fell head over heels for Lefever's this year.

[CraigThompson]

Wasn't the DH 8ga bought in this year?

No December of last year .

[Reggie Bishop]

Yea Reggie I'm 7 over my limit, need to thin the herd. Decisions-decisions LOL! Kinda fell head over heels for Lefever's this year.

Craig send the 20 gauges my way! I say that because I know you are a 12 guy! And a 10 & 8!

I added a 32" DHE, a 28" GHE, a 32" Fox AE and a high condition Lefever G grade, all 20s of course!

I moved a few out as well as my limit is way below 30!

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Well I added a CHE 20ga 2 brl set 30" and 26" special order with no dolls head and all scroll engraving, and another old hammer gun, something about the hammer guns by Bros Parker, Gary

[Joseph Sheerin]

Picked up a nice 20ga Trojan DOM 1929. Killed a fat Missouri Tom with it in April. :D

[David Noble]

Parker PH 16ga 26" Cyl/Full with Titanic barrels and D grade stock, both factory installed.

Parker Top lever hammer gun converted to hammerless, 12ga 28" Mod/Full

Winchester Model 21 12ga 28" Mod/Full

All purchased from members of the forum.

[John Albano]

I bought my first Parker. It is a 1905 DH 20 with 28 inch barrels. It lives in my safe with several Fox guns. I sold several guns to try and reduce my collection. I keep falling off the wagon and something else will slip in. John

[randall rosenthal]

a 1904 VH 12 gauge.....it is my Parker collection. i am enjoying it immensely.

[Bill Murphy]

Dave Noble, can we see the letter that explains the changes on your P grade?

[charlie cleveland]

I have noy bought any new parkers this year but fid buy some old 6.5 carcanos..they shoot well enough for deer with these old eyes....charlie

[Jones Cahill]

1895 GH 12 28" Straight grip, from a member here.
1895 GH 12 30" Capped grip, GB auction
1905 Remington No. 4 .22 cal, to satisfy my itch for vintage single shot .22's

[David Noble]

Dave Noble, can we see the letter that explains the changes on your P grade?

Bill, you probably already know this gun but here is the letter on it.
I do not have the original 12ga barrels unfortunately.

[Mike Koneski]

I picked up a 20g lifter in Vegas back in January, a 12g VH single trigger 28" in May and a few other that were used as project guns. I have an 8 bore PH coming this winter and a super special project that I'll unveil when it's finished. Trust me, it is very cool. :cool: :bowdown:

Started in on some custom .22 center-fire wildcats this year and some vintage single shot rifles too. Let's just say I have plenty to occupy my time this winter. :whistle:

[Loren Tillett]

I added a 1929 Grade 0 20 ga. Very nicely maintained. Found it in a little shop in eastern VA. Sweet shooter. Dusted some clays this past week with it. Moved a 1947 Marlin 30/30 and a Franci 12 and a Glock to get it. Then could not help myself and just took delivery on an 1889 Grade 2 12 ga. Damascus. 32” barrels. Also nicely maintained. The word is out. South Dakota pheasants are headed for the Black Hills next Oct.

[Loren Tillett]

Oh, and just for fun I spent lunch money on a 16 ga. St Etienne. I know. Guild gun. But dang it shoots nice. Clean. Tight. SxS is a disease I’ve always had. Can’t find much info on the dates of manufacture, but a handsome little tart nonetheless. Anyone know anything about these?

[Chris Robenalt]

I added this 1891 2 grade 10. Oh yeah, a repro DHE 28, a first year Fox A Grade 12, a 1891 Smith12, a Remington 1894 12, a first year SS, ST BE 16 Fox, an American Arms 410 hammer. Too many for more pics. I'm forgetting something, but I need to stop. I have the sickness!

[Scott Hornacek]

30” Grade 3 hammer gun and a 32” LC Smith 20ga field grade.

[Dean Romig]

Nothing this year... nothing really tickled my fancy. Saw a lot of nice Parkers for sale but didn't NEED any of them badly enough.





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[CraigThompson]

Nothing this year... nothing really tickled my fancy. Saw a lot of nice Parkers for sale but didn't NEED any of them badly enough.





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NEED left the equation forty years ago for just about all of us . I think WANT is the better word to use :rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Dean Romig]

WANT doesn't really get it done anymore. Need is the result of several unfulfilled wants...





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[charlie cleveland]

only added some more parker brothers 10 ga brass and Nichol plated shotgun shells.....charlie

[Garry L Gordon]

I was fortunate enough to become the caretaker for an AHE 12 gauge two-barrel set (one of the set being Damascus), a BHE 16 (with Damascus barrels), and a Holland & Holland hammer gun with 28 gauge and .410 barrels. The year is not over, and the good wife is softening up on a potential lifter. Fingers crossed...

[CraigThompson]

WANT doesn't really get it done anymore. Need is the result of several unfulfilled wants...





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We talking about guns or the fairer sex now 😂😂😂

[Dean Romig]

We talking about guns or the fairer sex now 😂😂😂

That too, I guess you could say. :whistle:





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[Jim McKee]

Not a Parker but did pick up a Fox XE 12

[Bill Murphy]

Need to hear more about the XE.

[Jim McKee]

Fox XE 1923
30" BARRELS FULL AND FULL
SINGLE SELECTIVE TRIGGER
PISTOL GRIP
2 1/2" DAH
1 1/2" DAC
14" LOP

[charlie cleveland]

nice...........charlie

[Chris Robenalt]

I like your style Jim! Has your XE been restored, or is it a closet queen?

[Jim McKee]

Chris,
It appears the wood has been refinished but the metal appears original ??
Jim

[Russ Jackson]

I always come in at the end of these conversations for some reason and with today being so cold and I am just sitting around I thought I would post this one ! I sold a few and bought a couple but this one is a Keeper ! I shoot it well and Love the Late Remington era guns so I couldn't resist it ! I purchased it from an Older Gentleman on line that explained to me he bought it years ago " early Seventies and had stayed in business longer than the buyers had stayed alive and that when I purchased the gun it was actually the third time he had sold it ! When he initially bought it ,it had the case and has been sold each time with the case included which is Stamped Parker Co. Gun Works ,which I think is a Great Accessory to the gun !It is a VHE , 1/2 Frame 12 Gauge in Fairly high condition and according to the latest list of Half Frame guns that I have seen it is the Latest in the Serial Number Range ! It's a bit unique as it has an extra touch of engraving on the bottom of the receiver so it must have been a Friday Afternoon Finish gun ,it is as it letters with one exception ,the Letter says Full and Full and the Barrels are Stamper Mod and Full ! I feel quite fortunate to have snatched this one up !

[Dean Romig]

Russ, is that a buck's head or buck's antlers?





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[Russ Jackson]

You know Dean , the first thing I thought of when I actually had it in hand was Buck Antlers !!! I sent for the letter immediately hoping something about the extra engraving and also the case would be mentioned ! Of course with the IBM cards I really didn't expect it and as you can see by the letter neither was touched on so I guess we will never know for sure !

[Mills Morrison]

Nice find Russ! A 1/2 frame is on my long term list

[CraigThompson]

I feel I should buy one more next week but I know of nothing I want that I’m willing to pay the price to add to my ever changing accumulation .

[Russ Jackson]

Thank You Mills , I'm surprised you didn't see it ,it was on Gun Broker started at $99.00 and ran for seven days ! The seller never mentioned it being a 1/2 Frame gun but showed clear pictures of that fact but it must have been over looked by many as there ended up with only a half dozen different bidders and only one who had as much interest as I had and ran it up considerably from the $99.00 Starting point at the end of the auction as is normal ! I contacted the Gentleman right away ,as soon as I saw the listing and we discussed the gun via text and e-mail he sent pictures etc., I explained the fact it was a 1/2 Frame which didn't seem to matter much to him , he owned a Gun Shop / Toy Store was in his mid eighties and going out of business !

[Stan Hillis]

Not a Parker, but I bought an Ithaca NID Grade 3 Super Ten from a member here. I'm thrilled with the gun as it is in high original condition. Hope to let her loose on some Arkansas green heads after the first of the year.

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[Garry L Gordon]

Not a Parker, but I bought an Ithaca NID Grade 3 Super Ten from a member here. I'm thrilled with the gun as it is in high original condition. Hope to let her loose on some Arkansas green heads after the first of the year.

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What a wonderful gun, Stan. Good luck on your Arkansas hunt.

[Randy G Roberts]

Nice Ithaca Stan. I like the 3 better than the 4 personally.

[CraigThompson]

I had an Ithaca NID Grade 2 Super 10 we’d owned for over forty years and let it go about two months ago .

[Harold Lee Pickens]

No new Parkers, but my friend Edgar turned me on to a beautiful set of orphan 20 ga 28"Twist steel barrels for a hammer gun. They required very little fitting on my O frame 16 ga hammer gun , and look great. They probably have been opened up, but I like them that way.
I did pick up a Dickinson 28 ga with 30" barrels , choke tubes, and a 14 7/8 LOP, 5 3/4 lbs. I shot it well in the UP this year and shot some pheasants with it also. Parker friend Kenny Graft turned me on to that one.

[allen newell]

I was slow to buy or sell anything this year. Had some medical issues to address so my mind was elsewhere but in the coming year I hope to pick up a nice 28 ga sxs. Would be nice if it is an original Parker Bros but a Repro 28 would do nicely or Fox 28. I do have a nice Beretta 28 ga o/u that I enjoy shooting but I have the same scourge that most of us have and just want a sxs. When I get the 28 ga sxs, I'll get rid of the Beretta.

[Garry L Gordon]

I was slow to buy or sell anything this year. Had some medical issues to address so my mind was elsewhere but in the coming year I hope to pick up a nice 28 ga sxs. Would be nice if it is an original Parker Bros but a Repro 28 would do nicely or Fox 28. I do have a nice Beretta 28 ga o/u that I enjoy shooting but I have the same scourge that most of us have and just want a sxs. When I get the 28 ga sxs, I'll get rid of the Beretta.

Allen, I hope all your medical issues are behind you and that you find the right 28. I have several, but only one Parker. They are all bird slayers.

[James L. Martin]

Xmas came early this year, got this Parker 2 weeks ago at a small gun show. Its a 20ga VHE with 30 inch barrels. Was restored by someone 30+ years ago said the seller. Weight of 6lb 8oz full and full with 2 7/8 inch chambers. Haven't shot it yet but it feels great with 14 1/4 - 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 just as letter says, only thing not in letter was the chambers at 2 7/8.

[charlie cleveland]

sounds like a nice duck gun too me...a nice find......charlie

[Phil Yearout]

No Parkers for me but a Fox J grade SBT sought me out and forced itself on me!

[Jeff Elder]

I just added my great grandfathers VH 28 gauge.

[Dean Romig]

Congrats Jeff but it’s too bad it came to you that way.





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[Jeff Elder]

Congrats Jeff but it’s too bad it came to you that way.





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Oh no, he died in 1940. My second cousin had it. I swapped him a set of horns off the first steer butchered at Swift and co on the Ft Worth stockyards. My great grandfather was superintendent there.

[Marty Kohler]

Good Trade....

[Larry Stauch]

I found a few this year including a 32" 16 gauge hammer gun on a 0 frame.
Not too many of those made...

I also picked up a 30" DHE with a vent rib and a Parker single trigger.

Then there was the P marked GHE 12 gauge with 30" barrels that I showed in another thread.

Early in the year I came across a 16 gauge GHE with 28" barrels.

I also found a P grade 12 gauge with 30" Titanic barrels.

But, the one I'm happiest with is the DHE Skeet gun with a beavertail forend, a checkered butt and a Parker single trigger. Although, it is a 12 gauge.

And lastly, one I didn't mention from last year, in fear of taking a lot of heat about it, was the 20 gauge Trojan with 28" barrels and the V grade replacement stock that Cabela's was selling. That gun is lovely shooter and I'm really glad I bought it.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

A 32" 16 ga O frame hammer, wow. would like to see pictures of that-- i have a set of O frame 34" 16 ga barrels, but in horrible shape.

[CraigThompson]

I found a few this year including a 32" 16 gauge hammer gun on a 0 frame.
Not too many of those made...

I also picked up a 30" DHE with a vent rib and a Parker single trigger.

Then there was the P maked GHE 12 gauge with 30" barrels that I showed in another thread.

Early in the year I came across a 16 gauge GHE with 28" barrels.

I also found a P grade 12 gauge with 30" Titanic barrels.

But, the one I'm happiest with is the DHE Skeet gun with a beavertail forend, a checkered butt and a Parker single trigger. Although, it is a 12 gauge.

And lastly, one I didn't mention from last year, in fear of taking a lot of heat about it, was the 20 gauge Trojan with 28" barrels and the V grade replacement stock that Cabela's was selling. That gun is lovely shooter and I'm really glad I bought it.

I’d be intrested to see the hammer 16 as well ! I recently got rid of one of the hammer 16’s with 30” barrels and am planning to be rid of the Grade 2 16 30” hammer on the 0 frame as it doesn’t quite fit me .

[Jay Oliver]

I doesn't look like I am going to add anymore Parkers this year so I better post to this...

I added a few back actions one 14 gauge and two in 12b, one is a very early serial #029

I added a nice original condition damascus 16 GHE with 28" barrels choked m/m that is just wonderful. It is a go to gun for sure.

I bought that 32" 20 gauge DHE on an "0" frame that everyone was talking about on GunBroker. Breck Gorman has the barrels and is working his magic and Brian Dudley will soon have the stock and forend and get that looking good. That is going to be a sweet Parker and I can't wait to start using that one!

Last, but certainly not least, I found a beautiful 1927 VH 410 on a "000" frame that shoots as good as it looks.

Overall a great year!

[james whittington]

No Parkers added this year but I did add a trio of Lefevers, a DS 20, FE 16, and CE 12. The
DS has 28 inch barrels and is choked .006 & .012, the FE has 26 inch barrels and is choked .010 & .018, and the CE has 30 inch barrels choked .005 & .024.
Glenn

[Craig Larter]

James the CE 12/30 is a beautiful example! Congratulations well done. Craig L

[Stan Hillis]

I bought that 32" 20 gauge DHE on an "0" frame that everyone was talking about on GunBroker.

I can't wait to see pics of it after it's finished, Jay. if you like it as much as I do mine (1 frame) you will be one happy dude. They are dove guns par excellence.

Those Lefevers are extremely nice, James!

[james whittington]

James the CE 12/30 is a beautiful example! Congratulations well done. Craig L

Thank you, It makes a really nice Clays gun and is one of my favorites. My wife has taken a liking to the DS 20 gauge at 6lbs 1oz it is an easy carry for her and turns out she is deadly with it ! Well I can't get the picture turned...but you get the idea :)

[Randy G Roberts]

Thank you, It makes a really nice Clays gun and is one of my favorites. My wife has taken a liking to the DS 20 gauge at 6lbs 1oz it is an easy carry for her and turns out she is deadly with it ! Well I can't get the picture turned...but you get the idea :)

Here ya go James. Gotta keep you in good graces with the wife :)

[Jay Oliver]

James I like your Lefevers as well. The more I look at Lefevers the more I like them. I have 2 and they are nice, but lower grades.

In 2023, I am going make finding a higher grade damascus gun a priority...they are just too good looking!

[Gerald McPherson]

Nothing. Sold them all. I think I am cured.

[Craig Larter]

Still only added one to the Parker collection in 2022 the Grade 1 TLH 12ga 30 with Lam barrels. Made some room from sales so I hope 2023 will bring some new treasurers my way. Another nice early 12 ga AH would be nice. Happy new years all!

[JAMES HALL]

47314 Grade 3 4 frame 10 gauge.

[CraigThompson]

Still only added one to the Parker collection in 2022 the Grade 1 TLH 12ga 30 with Lam barrels. Made some room from sales so I hope 2023 will bring some new treasurers my way. Another nice early 12 ga AH would be nice. Happy new years all!

For 2023 I’d like a VHE 20 26” skeet in skeet out , single trigger , straight grip , checkered butt and fat forend that letters that way , preferably in good original condition . But at this point in my life I can deal with recolored reblued refinished as long as it’s done well . The rub is going to be to find one I like for a price I’m willing to accept :whistle:

[Reggie Bishop]

I sold the exact gun you speak last year in the neighborhood of 15k.

[John Albano]

Craig, You posted an album with pictures of your early AH guns in March of 22. It looks like you all ready have some beautiful examples. One more probably wouldn’t hurt! John

[Rich Anderson]

I only added three guns. A Winchester 1892 in 25/20 a custom 250 savage on a Kurz Mauser action and one Parker a AAHE 12 with 32 inch barrels. It's from 1917 and the grip cap is engraved Dr. W.R. Ballard MD Bay City MI. Underneath that is the name C. Middleton. I'm not good on the computer but I have been unable to find anything on the good doctor.

Oops make it 4 guns I forgot about the CS Rosson sidelock 16 ga

[allen newell]

sold one gun and bought another...a 28 ga repro.

[Larry Stauch]

I only added three guns. A Winchester 1892 in 25/20 a custom 250 savage on a Kurz Mauser action and one Parker a AAHE 12 with 32 inch barrels. It's from 1917 and the grip cap is engraved Dr. W.R. Ballard MD Bay City MI. Underneath that is the name C. Middleton. I'm not good on the computer but I have been unable to find anything on the good doctor.

Oops make it 4 guns I forgot about the CS Rosson sidelock 16 ga

One would think that AAHE would be picture worthy. :)

[Robert Delk]

Wasn't Middleton the name of the guy who owned the Invincible? I'm away from my references but the gun was left in a mansion and found by the new buyer.Article was in a 1966 or 68 "Guns & Ammo." about finding the gun.

[John Albano]

There is a thread about Middleton’s Invincible in 2010 by George Lander. Sorry my skills don’t permit me to copy and paste here.

[Dave Noreen]

The original article on the A.C. Middleton 16-gauge, 230329, was by Dick Baldwin in the May 1971, Guns and Ammo, back around the time Gary Herman liberated it from the Ford family.

[Robert Delk]

Thanks for the clarification.I'll always remember that article.

[Harry Collins]

Picked up an 1893 GH 77913 12 gauge, #1 Frame, 30" barrels. The book says Capped Pistol Grip. I have no idea what the chokes are yet, but it shoots like gang busters.

[allen newell]

Bought a 28 ga Parker Repro in near mint condition

[Dean Romig]

That’s a beautiful GH Harry!!





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[Larry Stauch]

I thought I would post a few pictures of the Skeet gun that I aquired in 2022.
It is a 12 gauge DHE.
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[Dean Romig]

A most beautiful DHE Skeet gun!!






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[charlie cleveland]

wow.............charlie