Guyette & Deeter Auction - Who's coming??

[Kevin McCormack]

The G & D Auction at St. Michaels MD next Friday 3 FEB preview day and Sat. 4 FEB actual auction sale day has already created a low hum via prospective bidders via e-mail as well as increased 'lurker' background noise on the internet sites.

Friday will offer a nice reception and early preview opportunity; good restaurants both in St. Michaels and Easton MD. Lot to see and do in the bountiful Chesapeake Bay country. (The Maritime Museum in St. M's is not to be missed!). There will be some fabulous guns there.

Who is coming and will be there live for this event?? It will be a great opportunity for a quality mingling of the like-minded. See you there!!

[John Dallas]

Used to go to St. Michael's on the 1960's. Great little town back then. Assume it still is

[Randy G Roberts]

See you there Kevin. I'll be lurking around :)

[Craig Larter]

I was all set to come but I came down with Covid and had to cancel.

[Allen Peterson]

coming up and bringing checkbook

[Dean Romig]

I was all set to come but I came down with Covid and had to cancel.


Wishing you a speedy recovery Craig!!





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[Daryl Corona]

Kevin,

Sent you an email but I'll post here that a few of us are coming down Fri for the preview, having lunch then plan on shooting clays at Pintail Point after. Anyone coming down is welcome. Will post details on Weds or Thurs.

Craig,
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[John Albano]

Craig, Sorry about the Covid. I wish you well. John

[Kevin McCormack]

I was all set to come but I came down with Covid and had to cancel.

Bummer Craig!! Don't feel like the Lone Ranger - Bro Tom just tested positive for it as well last Thursday. Now in quarantine for 10 days.

[CraigThompson]

CL I was hoping to see you there , sorry to hear you got the crud ! Hope you recover quickly . I’ll be there Friday and Saturday , more of a social thing as I doubt I buy anything .

[Stan Hoover]

Sorry to hear that Craig,

I guess you know those tests are suspect, I don’t want to suggest you put other concerned individuals in jeopardy, but I sure will not mind sitting beside you if you come on down.

Stan

[Craig Larter]

Thanks Stan, I am on the mend, but my biggest concern is the health of other good friends. I will miss ya all, but see ya at Deep River! Craig

[Josh Loewensteiner]

I’ll be here all week. Look forward to seeing you all, and a speedy recovery to Craig.

[Joel Hackett]

I was thinking about going, its only a 15 min drive since I'm local.

[keavin nelson]

Planning on it, Fri & Sat. The diversion to the PinTail coarse sounds interesting if I finish up drooling soon enough on Friday!

Take care Craig, nothing to fool with!

[CraigThompson]

I just canceled my hotel reservation for Friday night . I may however come up got the day Friday but that’s questionable at best at this point .

[Stan Hoover]

I just canceled my hotel reservation for Friday night . I may however come up got the day Friday but that’s questionable at best at this point .

Sorry to hear that Mr Thompson, what gives:eek:

Hope all is well,
Stan

[Loren Tillett]

I will see you there. Coming in Friday afternoon, staying through Sunday. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a delight. And the town of St. Michaels is most enjoyable. I'm hoping to connect with some Parker enthusiasts and pick your brains about a few details.

[CraigThompson]

Sorry to hear that Mr Thompson, what gives:eek:

Hope all is well,
Stan

To much activity recently ! Need to back off some before I go to visit the wife . I’m okay thanks just a little run down.

[GunnerGrilli]

You guys got room at Pintail Point tomorrow?? What time will you be there??


Thanks,



Bobby

[Randy G Roberts]

I made it to St Michael's in time to get to the auction house for an hour or so and take a quick peek at all the goodies. I'm going to have to get serious tomorrow, at least on the guns that I am interested in. There are way too many guns to go over in one afternoon, at least for me. Lots of good stuff. I have already made my first score. Managed to get some pretty good seafood at the Tidewater, thanks Josh! I will see the rest of you fellas tomorrow when you come rolling in, be prepared, lots of goodies.

[Bill Murphy]

Randy, are you hinting that Josh picked up the check for lunch at the Tidewater. Just asking.:corn::corn:

[Josh Loewensteiner]

It was dinner, Bill. I had to run to the airport to pick up my assistant. Sorry to have missed you!

Look forward to seeing you all later today and tomorrow. Safe trip in!

[Steve Cambria]

....and while you're all kissin' cousins now, remember these chilling words...


"At 10 a.m. tomorrow, you will have NO friends...."

Lead defense attorney for Sam Bankman-Fried upon departing Nassau, Bahamas :whistle::whistle:

[Mike Koneski]

Randy, are you hinting that Josh picked up the check for lunch at the Tidewater. Just asking.:corn::corn:

If I would have known Josh was picking up the check for supper I would have made the trip too!! :rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Paul D Narlesky]

Well, I am not able to attend the auction. I will be watching things remotely. There are so many beautiful guns to be seen. I am curious to see how accurate the estimates are on the guns. My hands will be duct taped and tie-wrapped to my chair which, in turn, will be almost across the room for safety's sake. Have a great time everyone and safe travels to All, Best Paul

[Bill Murphy]

Paul, I will be in the same position you are. I have seen the elephant and I will enjoy the memory in front of the computer. I am using the Guyette app which allows you to avoid the high percentages charged by the auction services. Their service is 1% over the buyer's premium.

[Craig Larter]

I have looked over the offerings and only have interest in one item, I entered my bid and plan to observe from my computer. I did consign two items and have my fingers crossed they sell near the average estimate. Good luck to all the bidders and wish I was able to make the live sale.

[Garry L Gordon]

I'll be on the phone bidding on a couple of things, probably one of Craig's guns. It should be fun.

[Kevin McCormack]

Craig L., Paul, Randy, Stan, Josh, Stiener and Bill: as fate would have it, I will not be able to make the sale either. For some unforseen reason I did not receive a catalog, but no matter; I and a few others are intimately familiar with some of the greatest guns in this sale:

Years ago Bill Murphy and I were allowed to display the spectacular BHE 28 gauge in the sale for our "Old Baltimore Show" array of Parker 28 gauge guns. All I can say is that whoever gets it will aquire IMHO the finest example of smallbore Parker Gun craftsmanship extant since the production of the 3 Parker Invincibles.

Bill and a few others have tracked for years the path of Fred Kimble's 10 ga. pigeon gun; now it is on the block and available for ownership, once again a milestone gun in the evolution of the gun, the men, and the sport.

Likewise the A-1 Special SBT, a gem of Parker Gun Collectibles (an estimate 5 built??) has finally been "brought to (Chesapeake) bay" Pun intended!!. Notwithstanding the vagaries of poor handling and storage effects, a rare artifact worth saving!!

How do I get on a website to watch the sale in real time? Doing so will be like waiting in the nursery for the new adoptive parents to arrive to take the "baby" home, being cared for in a different but loving way. What a great opportunity for all!

[edgarspencer]

It is a pretty impressive collection. I wonder if their next auction will feature guns with TWO triggers?

[Bill Murphy]

Kevin, I have a catalog for you. Also two PMs. Mr. Parker's 28 gauge is item number 18.

[Bill Murphy]

How was the cocktail party at the Guyette and Deeter office? Sorry I missed it.

[Josh Loewensteiner]

Cocktails flowed and oysters enjoyed by all. We had a great crowd with lots of camaraderie. Good luck to all today.

[Randy G Roberts]

How was the cocktail party at the Guyette and Deeter office? Sorry I missed it.

Personally I thought it was a fabulous gathering. The hosts were kind enough to have drinks and snacks including some fresh east coast oysters which we all enjoyed,. I was able to meet several members at the gathering that I had not previously met. Afterwards some of us retired to my room for a little show and tell. All in all it was a pretty good day. Thanks to the G&D crew for their hospitality, really nice folks.

[tom tutwiler]

Craig L., Paul, Randy, Stan, Josh, Stiener and Bill: as fate would have it, I will not be able to make the sale either. For some unforseen reason I did not receive a catalog, but no matter; I and a few others are intimately familiar with some of the greatest guns in this sale:

Years ago Bill Murphy and I were allowed to display the spectacular BHE 28 gauge in the sale for our "Old Baltimore Show" array of Parker 28 gauge guns. All I can say is that whoever gets it will aquire IMHO the finest example of smallbore Parker Gun craftsmanship extant since the production of the 3 Parker Invincibles.

Bill and a few others have tracked for years the path of Fred Kimble's 10 ga. pigeon gun; now it is on the block and available for ownership, once again a milestone gun in the evolution of the gun, the men, and the sport.

Likewise the A-1 Special SBT, a gem of Parker Gun Collectibles (an estimate 5 built??) has finally been "brought to (Chesapeake) bay" Pun intended!!. Notwithstanding the vagaries of poor handling and storage effects, a rare artifact worth saving!!

How do I get on a website to watch the sale in real time? Doing so will be like waiting in the nursery for the new adoptive parents to arrive to take the "baby" home, being cared for in a different but loving way. What a great opportunity for all!


Kevin, this might be helpful: https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/auctions/5-HWOBX/fine-sporting-arms-auction?

[Jay Oliver]

My bids are in remotely from freezing New England. Good luck everyone...I wish I could be there....

[Mike Koneski]

I AM ALL OVER THAT 28G AND ANYTHING RANDY WILL BE BIDDING ON!!!! :rotf: :shock: :bigbye:

[tom tutwiler]

I AM ALL OVER THAT 28G AND ANYTHING RANDY WILL BE BIDDING ON!!!! :rotf: :shock: :bigbye:

105K not counting the juice. Wow.

[Mike Koneski]

I was all over that 28g until Jeff bid it up to $120K!!!! Hammer down on $126 + vig.

[Mike Koneski]

Lefever 20g EE went for $25K

[Mike Koneski]

Lefever 20g DS went for $8,500

[Victor Wasylyna]

The Parker market must be on fire. Most sold significantly above the high estimate.

For those that missed, here are my notes on hammer prices. Add 20 percent for the total price.

-Victor

[Mike Koneski]

Tool Man get that 20g CE Fox worked on by Becker?

[CraigThompson]

Well I think I just mighta made a good choice not going . Of course the food woulda been good and if had shot at Pintail Point Friday it woulda been nice . But nothing I’m watching so far has been within grasp .:whistle:

[Mike Koneski]

Only $9K for the first cigar store Indian!!??

[Mike Koneski]

Parker squirrel poster for $2,040!!!

[Mike Koneski]

How about the framed tin of Old Scenter Rye with the English Setter featured. $6000!! Only a Setter could get this much.

[Mike Koneski]

Kynoch ammo board for $12,600

[Mike Koneski]

Holy crap Batman! Winchester cartridge board for $30K!!

[Mike Koneski]

The lot of 8 bore ammo got out of hand in a hurry!! $3240!!

So did the 10g for $2520!

[Craig Larter]

I'm in awe, this auction is establishing a new floor on collectible shotgun values.

[Garry L Gordon]

I’m done! Got one of two, and I’m sure I helped a member get more for his gun.

[Stan Hoover]

How about the framed tin of Old Scenter Rye with the English Setter featured. $6000!! Only a Setter could get this much.

Just imagine if it would’ve been a beautiful Brittany :)

[Mike Koneski]

Did Stan H bid on the Mauser 4000 in .222??

[Mike Koneski]

Fred Kimball 10g grade 5 hammer for $6K

[Stan Hoover]

Did Stan H bid on the Mauser 4000 in .222??

Nah,

I’m trying to follow Randy’s example of showing extreme discipline :corn:

[Mike Koneski]

Plenty of Parker SST guns for Harry to bid on.

[Mike Koneski]

Nah,

I’m trying to follow Randy’s example of showing extreme discipline :corn:

Stan, I didn’t know Randy had ANY discipline!! ���� Just sayin’ for a friend.

[tom tutwiler]

Well I think I just mighta made a good choice not going . Of course the food woulda been good and if had shot at Pintail Point Friday it woulda been nice . But nothing I’m watching so far has been within grasp .:whistle:

Pretty cold at Pintail Point yesterday. You choose wisely.

[tom tutwiler]

Tool Man get that 20g CE Fox worked on by Becker?


No idea. I think 13K plus 20 percent.

[tom tutwiler]

PS. I was surprised how thin the barrel walls were on some of those reworked Parkers. Caught my eye.

[Reggie Bishop]

Yeah the AAHE 20, cut barrels, thin walls and restored and other modifications sold for something around 24k. That doesn’t seem to be a prudent purchase. Some very nice guns sold for some very nice prices. Congratulations to Josh!

[Jay Oliver]

I think I am done...I got 1 of my 2 bids...

[Mike Koneski]

VH 28g with a bulged bbl for $6600

[Mike Koneski]

Which one Jay?

[Mike Koneski]

Stan, Ithaca 4E 10g straight grip?

[Jay Oliver]

I almost rather not say as it wasn't a Parker. I did come close on that restored 8 gauge TA hammer gun with 36" barrels, but I let it go to hopefully a member here.

[tom tutwiler]

Must admit I was looking at the Repro 28 gauge with the twin triggers and Beavertail and Q1 and Q2 chokes. 7K plus the 20 percent was a bit too much.

[Stan Hoover]

Stan, Ithaca 4E 10g straight grip?

You know better Mike,

I’m not in love with straight grip guns:)

[Reggie Bishop]

Hope one of our members got the SA-1 trap gun!

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, Tom, I just watched that 26" one barrel set 28 Repro go for about ten grand. How about that 38A and 39? The ammo prices were obscene. We could write a book. To be fair, there were some scarce guns to be had. The Mag 12 Ithaca would be a great gun but for the choke tubes. $36,000 for the A-3 Smith was probably "market" price. Over ten grand for a Durston Special and about thirty grand for an E Grade Lefever 20. The little BHE 28 may have been the buy of the sale at over $125,000. However, the companion .410 at over a hundred grand was not quite as good a deal. Mr. Parker could have done as well on the PGCA website, especially with the 28. At least we were able to get our hands on some great guns, and we may see them again. The down side will be trying to sell our meager little collections at fair prices. I have always described my guns as a "shooting collection" and that's what they are. I shoot them all, from AAH to Trojan, 8 gauge to .410, and they will be spread among the members here some day, with no bother about high collector prices.

[Bill Murphy]

Reggie, all I got was a handful of tailfeathers, but maybe the buyer will turn it loose for a fair profit. That gun was about all I went for.

[Mike Koneski]

Just imagine if it would’ve been a beautiful Brittany :)

Brits and GSPs would only get a buck 2.80. Setters rule the uplands!! :corn:

[CraigThompson]

Pretty cold at Pintail Point yesterday. You choose wisely.

Still crab bisque at the Tidewater Inn for lunch woulda been nice :whistle:

[Mills Morrison]

Who was saying the Parker market was cooling off?

[Randy G Roberts]

Hope one of our members got the SA-1 trap gun!

A member did get that gun Reggie.

[Reggie Bishop]

A member did get that gun Reggie.

And what about the 34” AHE?

[Randy G Roberts]

And what about the 34” AHE?

Rumor has it headed for Southern IN.

[John Dallas]

Brits and GSPs would only get a buck 2.80. Setters rule the uplands!! :corn:

Black Labs Matter

[Stan Hoover]

You know better Mike,

I’m not in love with straight grip guns:)

Can you please schedule that swan trip, we need to make use of the big guns:cool:

[Randy G Roberts]

You know better Mike,

I’m not in love with straight grip guns:)

Maybe so but you're dating them now, rumor of course :whistle:

[Stan Hoover]

Maybe so but you're dating them now, rumor of course :whistle:

No no Randy,

I don’t have a real good term to describe it, but let’s just say, when you pick a date, not every date is perfect, sometimes the good features are that great, you look past one not so likable feature:bigbye:

[Daryl Corona]

Lefever 20g EE went for $25K

Now that is totally insane. I also handled the CE 20 Fox and it had a cocking issue but was a sweet gun. All were way above my pay grade but kudos to Josh and company as it was an impressive collection.

[Daryl Corona]

Lefever 20g EE went for $25K

Now that is totally insane. Someone really wanted that gun. I also handled the CE 20 Fox and it had a cocking issue but was a sweet gun. All were way above my pay grade but kudos to Josh and company as it was an impressive collection.

And yes John, BLM.

[Phil Yearout]

Will results be available somewhere?

[Garry L Gordon]

Will results be available somewhere?

They’re up. Go to the website. It’s nice to see results immediately…and with the BP included.

[Bill Murphy]

I don't see the results on the "archives" section. Where on the website are the results?

[tom tutwiler]

I don't see the results on the "archives" section. Where on the website are the results?


Hopefully this will take you there Bill.

https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/auctions/5-HWOBX/fine-sporting-arms-auction?

[Bobby Cash]

https://i.imgur.com/MRpTHqS.jpg

https://bid.guyetteanddeeter.com/lots/view/5-HWP33/browning-superposed-12-gauge-grade-1-broadway-trap-gun

[GunnerGrilli]

I thought it was a fantastic event, and the Guyette and Deeter team, coupled with our own Mr. Josh Lowensteiner did a very professional job with their inaugural event. I will be back. St. Michaels was a wonderful place to host the event and I hope it stays there.

Special thanks to our Parker Forum Members that I was able to meet, most for the first time at the auction. It was very nice to meet all of you, and I look forward to future trips and some shooting!!!!

Thank you all again for a great time.


Bobby Grilli
"Gunner Grilli"

[Garry L Gordon]

It sounds like a nice place to visit, and I wish I could go some day. It's just so far that by the time I pay for the dog care and travel, I could meet the BP cost for a nice gun. Still, I'd like to see their facility and enjoy some of the things folks have noted in the area (especially the seafood!!)...not to mention meet some folks that I've come to know only through the Forum.

[Mike Koneski]

I watched the auction on the live stream. It was fun watching the bids change in real time. I did mark down all the sold prices in the catalog just for grins. I must say it was definitely more exciting than any NFL, NBA or college hoops. It is especially cool knowing who bought what. That adds a major "cool factor" to the auction.

[Bill Murphy]

Mike, did you have a list of the bidder numbers? By the way, we saw what we think is Destry's old Churchill 8 gauge. Sixteen thousand some odd dollars.

[Randy G Roberts]

I thought it was a fantastic event, and the Guyette and Deeter team, coupled with our own Mr. Josh Lowensteiner did a very professional job with their inaugural event. I will be back. St. Michaels was a wonderful place to host the event and I hope it stays there.

Special thanks to our Parker Forum Members that I was able to meet, most for the first time at the auction. It was very nice to meet all of you, and I look forward to future trips and some shooting!!!!

Thank you all again for a great time.


Bobby Grilli
"Gunner Grilli"

I'll second that Bobby. Nice to meet several new members, yourself included as well as getting reacquainted with some old friends.

[Arthur Shaffer]

I bid on 8 or 10 guns, but not seriously. They were out of ny reach generally before my bid was submitted and acceptet.
I bought only two guns; one of the cheap doubles from Europe needing work and the Citori Browning 16 in the box. I wanted it for hunting. I have looked for new ones for over a year and they are just getting heavier, This one was near the perfect weight for a field 16.

The 16 is my favorite gauge, and I own around a dozen or few by my count, but not a one with over 2-1/2" chambers. Sometimes you just want one that you can buy a few shells and not worry about where you take it.

I watch quite a few auctions and I was amazed. Neglecting the ones in the stratosphere, I thought almost every lot was hammered at it's absolute maximum expected street price, then the vig added. I only saw one lot passed with no bid.

[Richard Flanders]

Can anyone tell me what the damascus DH20, lot 28 sold for ? I found that one intriguing.

[Jim DiSpagno]

$20,400.00 all in Rich

[Richard Flanders]

Thanks. Guess I won't lose much sleep over that one then. Way too high for my wallet.

[John Bastiani]

It was as professional as an auction that I have ever been to and I have been to many. Even though I got outbid on the 2 guns that I came for-I still enjoyed the event. I don't think that I was ever at an auction where they served oysters and drinks at the preview and even fed you on auction day that was all on the house. Also- meeting with several Parker Gun collector members especially Randy Roberts and Gunner Grilli. Even though Randy was busy looking at the items he was bidding on he took the time to look at some guns for me and give me some good advice. Gunner Grilli who came clear from California brought me one of the Parker Brochures that I posted in the Parker Collectors want section and a beautiful Parker Patch that I can use on my table cloth for display. Two first class Gentlemen for sure! I am looking forward to the fall auction and want to personally thank Josh Lowensteiner and Mr. Deeter for doing such a professional job of putting on such a fine auction.

[CraigThompson]

Well I’d thought someone in GA bought the SA-1 but now I think the SA-1 will be in a place with another SA-1 :whistle:

[CraigThompson]

It sounds like a nice place to visit, and I wish I could go some day. It's just so far that by the time I pay for the dog care and travel, I could meet the BP cost for a nice gun. Still, I'd like to see their facility and enjoy some of the things folks have noted in the area (especially the seafood!!)...not to mention meet some folks that I've come to know only through the Forum.

I learned about the food on the Eastern Shore forty years ago . I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Talbot County which is where St Michael’s is playing with steam engines of all things and I’ve spent an even larger amount of time in Dorchester County just south of Talbot for the Sika hunting experience . And I ALWAYS found great food be it the Tidewater Inn in Easton or some little General’s Store in Woolford and plenty others in between .

[CraigThompson]

I bid on 8 or 10 guns, but not seriously. They were out of ny reach generally before my bid was submitted and acceptet.
I bought only two guns; one of the cheap doubles from Europe needing work and the Citori Browning 16 in the box. I wanted it for hunting. I have looked for new ones for over a year and they are just getting heavier, This one was near the perfect weight for a field 16.

The 16 is my favorite gauge, and I own around a dozen or few by my count, but not a one with over 2-1/2" chambers. Sometimes you just want one that you can buy a few shells and not worry about where you take it.

I watch quite a few auctions and I was amazed. Neglecting the ones in the stratosphere, I thought almost every lot was hammered at it's absolute maximum expected street price, then the vig added. I only saw one lot passed with no bid.

I had one of the first Citori Lightening 16’s and watched the one you bought as well as the used one . Very easy gun to shoot well , congrats !

[Mike Koneski]

Mike, did you have a list of the bidder numbers? By the way, we saw what we think is Destry's old Churchill 8 gauge. Sixteen thousand some odd dollars.

No Bill, only took down the prices the items fetched.

[Craig Larter]

I have attended Guyette auctions for 30 plus years as a decoy collector. They are a first class organization from my many dealings with them over many years. We are fortunate as gun collectors to have them enter the gun auction business. We needed a small quality/customer focused organization in our hobby. Well done!

[John Davis]

Well I’d thought someone in GA bought the SA-1 but now I think the SA-1 will be in a place with another SA-1 :whistle:

Cornering the market on SA1S’s?

[GunnerGrilli]

I have attended Guyette auctions for 30 plus years as a decoy collector. They are a first class organization from my many dealings with them over many years. We are fortunate as gun collectors to have them enter the gun auction business. We needed a small quality/customer focused organization in our hobby. Well done!

Craig,

My feelings are exactly the same, and I hope it stays that way. It is a breath of fresh air in the Gun Auction world. Well said.


Thanks,


Bobby

[John Bastiani]

I learned about the food on the Eastern Shore forty years ago . I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Talbot County which is where St Michael’s is playing with steam engines of all things and I’ve spent an even larger amount of time in Dorchester County just south of Talbot for the Sika hunting experience . And I ALWAYS found great food be it the Tidewater Inn in Easton or some little General’s Store in Woolford and plenty others in between .
I looked and looked in all the fields you pass to see one of the Sika deer with no luck. According to everybody I talked to is that you have to go alittle farther into Dorchester county like you have mentioned. From pictures that I have seen they look like minature Elk and taste better than whitetails.

[Loren Tillett]

The Guyette and Deeter auction team, and Josh Lowensteiner and his colleagues, collaborated to put on a superb two-day event. The hospitality, locations, and management of the auction were all first-rate. Talbot County, MD and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum should be proud to have this celebration of Americana and sporting arms centered in Easton and St. Michaels. There were many new plateaus reached with prices this weekend. We Parker, Ithaca, A.H. Fox, Winchester, etc. owners should sleep well knowing that our valuations have entered new territory. (Here's wondering who the online bidders were that had their foot to the floorboard on some of the bids? Perhaps we'll see those items come back around one day.) In any event, here's looking forward to September 2023 and that the auction team can assemble another world-class line up. Keep it up Guyette and Deeter, and Josh. It was a most pleasurable February event along the frigid Miles River. Thank you for the food, drinks, expertise and displays. And, PGCA members, put the September date on your travel calendars. You can still read the menu if you're on a diet.

[CraigThompson]

I looked and looked in all the fields you pass to see one of the Sika deer with no luck. According to everybody I talked to is that you have to go alittle farther into Dorchester county like you have mentioned. From pictures that I have seen they look like minature Elk and taste better than whitetails.

Yes sir ! Some are killed in Talbot each year but the majority are killed in Dorchester . I’ve taken nine sika’s in my entire hunting life of which two were six points which is what considered decent/good . I’d like to still be hunting them but now at 60+ that marsh in the dark alone isn’t the best thing for me to be doing . Always wanted 40-60 acres in southern Dorchester for hunting but it never happened . Only two Sika 6’s I killed one on state land the other on the Blackwater . Incidentally they are more closely related to elk than Whitetail’s , also me they taste a good bit like elk maybe just a hint sweeter in flavor .

[Stan Hoover]

I also enjoyed taking in the inaugural firearms auction put on by the Guyette & Deeter team, Josh, and Wes Dillon. I thought it was done very professionally and I’m hoping to be back for their September auction.

I enjoyed meeting Parker members Keavin Nelson, Bobby Grilli, John Bastiani, Jerry ??, and of course, Randy Roberts. I was hoping to see other friends there also, but I’m not sure where they might have sat, almost all the seats were filled.
It is a beautiful area for sure, I should have taken more photos, this photo is from the outside deck of the building where tha auction was held, The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Stan Hoover

[Phillip Carr]

I did not bid on any guns, but did have Josh handle the sale of 2 for me. From he first conversation with Josh through the follow up text he sent to me. I could not have been treated any better.
I wish Josh long term success in this new endeavor.
I will list additional fine guns through Josh in the future.

[John Bastiani]

I also enjoyed taking in the inaugural firearms auction put on by the Guyette & Deeter team, Josh, and Wes Dillon. I thought it was done very professionally and I’m hoping to be back for their September auction.

I enjoyed meeting Parker members Keavin Nelson, Bobby Grilli, John Bastiani, Jerry ??, and of course, Randy Roberts. I was hoping to see other friends there also, but I’m not sure where they might have sat, almost all the seats were filled.
It is a beautiful area for sure, I should have taken more photos, this photo is from the outside deck of the building where tha auction was held, The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Stan Hoover

It was a pleasure meeting you as well Stan and all of the others. Did you get any of the guns you bid on? Also-I hope Mr. Nelson is feeling better.

[John Bastiani]

Yes sir ! Some are killed in Talbot each year but the majority are killed in Dorchester . I’ve taken nine sika’s in my entire hunting life of which two were six points which is what considered decent/good . I’d like to still be hunting them but now at 60+ that marsh in the dark alone isn’t the best thing for me to be doing . Always wanted 40-60 acres in southern Dorchester for hunting but it never happened . Only two Sika 6’s I killed one on state land the other on the Blackwater . Incidentally they are more closely related to elk than Whitetail’s , also me they taste a good bit like elk maybe just a hint sweeter in flavor . Thanks for putting up pictures of your Sika buck. From what little I know about these Sika is that the deer that you have pictured is a real trophy and your being modest in calling it decent. If I ever hunt these deer-I know I would be more than happy with a kill as good as yours. I also bet that you enjoyed eating it as well!

[Daryl Corona]

I looked and looked in all the fields you pass to see one of the Sika deer with no luck. According to everybody I talked to is that you have to go alittle farther into Dorchester county like you have mentioned. From pictures that I have seen they look like minature Elk and taste better than whitetails.

John,
It's very unlikely that you would see a Sika in the fields along Rt. 50. They are very secretive and tend to dwell in the marshes and fields in lower Dorchester County. Your best bet to see one is to visit Blackwater NWR in Dorchester Co. and cruise slowly through the refuge. I've killed a number of them, none as nice as Craig's, but they are fascinating little devils and very tasty. Maryland is a wonderful state to live in for a sportsman, but terrible for a gun owner and a taxpayer. Next time you are in this area let me know. I'll show you where to look.

[John Bastiani]

John,
It's very unlikely that you would see a Sika in the fields along Rt. 50. They are very secretive and tend to dwell in the marshes and fields in lower Dorchester County. Your best bet to see one is to visit Blackwater NWR in Dorchester Co. and cruise slowly through the refuge. I've killed a number of them, none as nice as Craig's, but they are fascinating little devils and very tasty. Maryland is a wonderful state to live in for a sportsman, but terrible for a gun owner and a taxpayer. Next time you are in this area let me know. I'll show you where to look. Thanks for your insight. I live in the western part of Maryland(Deep Creek). Do you know if I need a special permit to hunt the Sika deer or will my regular Deer permit work? I figure you might need to draw for these deer since they are so concentrated to one county in the state. Similiar to the way they do the Bear permits.

[Billy Gross]

BTW, if you like the area, there is the Water Foul Festival in Easton in November (I think it is usually the week before waterfowl hunting opens). There is a big Decoy auction then and a gun show down the road. Billy

[Daryl Corona]

Thanks for your insight. I live in the western part of Maryland(Deep Creek). Do you know if I need a special permit to hunt the Sika deer or will my regular Deer permit work? I figure you might need to draw for these deer since they are so concentrated to one county in the state. Similiar to the way they do the Bear permits.

No, your regular license should cover it. Finding a place to hunt them will take some work. There are a couple areas of public hunting that are available. Maybe Craig will chime in here to clarify. I hunted private farms in the area in the vicinity of Blackwater. It truly is a wonderful place/area to visit and hunt.

[Stan Hoover]

John,

I was fortunate to bring a few home, after the fierce bidding started, I wasn’t sure if I would be able:shock:
I must say, if you were looking to buy any Smiths, according to suggested estimates, they were within reason compared to many of the others, for sure the Parkers.
I have a few friends who pursue the Sika deer, a trophy like Craig has been able to take requires much patience.

Stan

[Keith Sirmans]

I was too busy to pay it any attention. The 10 gauge ammo I was looking at went for $2100 I think.

[Mike Koneski]

I was too busy to pay it any attention. The 10 gauge ammo I was looking at went for $2100 I think.

10g ammo, 270 shells, went for $2520. The lot of 8 bore ammo got out of hand in a hurry!! $3240 for 315 shells. I can see the 8 bore going crazy as it's not the easiest thing to find, but the 10g just blew my mind!! I can sell a flat of 100 @ 2 7/8" 1 1/4 oz shells for $1500 if anyone is interested. :corn:

[CraigThompson]

No, your regular license should cover it. Finding a place to hunt them will take some work. There are a couple areas of public hunting that are available. Maybe Craig will chime in here to clarify. I hunted private farms in the area in the vicinity of Blackwater. It truly is a wonderful place/area to visit and hunt.

I’ve not done it in the last few years but I used to get permits for the Blackwater during the ML and gun seasons . https://www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater/visit-us/activities/hunting You can also hunt on public land at Fishing Bay and Taylors Island , but to do much good there a flat bottom boat and motor are a real help ,

[Mike Koneski]

I will take it . How many Eggs do I have to send you?

Harry

P.S.-- Eggs are better than cash.

We have plenty of hens and eggs. Cash is king!!

[keavin nelson]

It was a great event, impressive collection of fine SXS! Special thanks to Randy and Stan helping me out in an unpleasant health event brought on by the revenge of an ornery oyster I think! All's well, great to have friends when you are in need on the road!

[Chuck Bishop]

Your right Keavin, friends helping friends is what it's all about.

[Allen Peterson]

How about the framed tin of Old Scenter Rye with the English Setter featured. $6000!! Only a Setter could get this much.

only a setter owner would pay that much for a poster. A reproduction at that depicting a marginally utile mutt

[Mike Koneski]

only a setter owner would pay that much for a poster.

Setter owners know class. That poster was classy. The Setter is the epitome of the upland hunting dog. :cool::corn:

Maybe they’re the only dog owners who can afford that much? Just sayin’. BWAHAHAHA!!

[Garry L Gordon]

Play nice, now! What's black, or white, or red all over...?

[Jack Cronkhite]

This popped up on my alerts this morning. Impressive!!

[Mike Koneski]

Play nice, now! What's black, or white, or red all over...?

Garry, correct answer is “a newspaper”!! :rotf::rotf::rotf:

Our friend in the UP who we breed with has a really nice Gordon. Beautiful dog.

[Garry L Gordon]

A late follow-up. I had G&D hold my gun from the auction because we were traveling at the time it would have been delivered. Got it this week, packaged wonderfully and correct in all aspects of its description.

Josh, if you are reading this, I was very impressed with every facet of this auction. I especially commend Allison (not sure I spelled this correctly) who was the point person for our calls and requests regarding the gun. She was great to deal with.

It was a good experience all around, and I look forward to posting some photos of my "new" gun next bird season when it will get christened on some wild birds.

Well done, Josh...and G&D!