gun case information

[roger m. flamion]

I would like duplicate a PARKER gun case for my circa 1934 ,28 ga. VHE. Where might discover the proper style from this era?

[Dean Romig]

There were a few possibilities and none were made by Parker Bros. but were supplied and listed in catalogues. A low grade gun such as a Trojan or VH, unless otherwise mentioned in a research letter - and such mention is scarce - would likely have been shipped in an inexpensive canvas and leather take-down case.

[Francis Morin]

I would like duplicate a PARKER gun case for my circa 1934 ,28 ga. VHE. Where might discover the proper style from this era?- tan canvas and leather trim, but NOT a take down style, as shown in Dean's reply- mine are full length--need to know the OAL of your 28 bore Parker- believe the ones I have were for M1892-M1894 Winchesters- Hard to find any pre-WW11 period case with Parker or other logos embossed.
My PGCA friend Angel Cruz often has LOM and other high quality cases for sale, you might consider sending him a PM and see what he has at present- a great guy to deal with indeed!!:bigbye:

[Linn Matthews]

See Angel's current listing in our "For Sale" section

[roger m. flamion]

FRANCIS,
The OAL, shall soon be determined as the time passes this beautiful day. Please find more kindness ,and save me some ammunition up there for my visit next week.
I am greatful for your reply............

[Francis Morin]

FRANCIS,
The OAL, shall soon be determined as the time passes this beautiful day. Please find more kindness ,and save me some ammunition up there for my visit next week.
I am greatful for your reply............-so they are yours- can't ship, but let me know where and when you'll be in the Grand Rapids MI area and we'll see if we can hook up-- a 28 Gauge Parker- a svelte sprite- like Audrey Hepburn- vs an 8 or 10 gauge hammer Parker- Ethyl Merman:corn::corn::corn::rolleyes: or Sophie Tucker??:cool::cool::cool:

[Patrick Lien]

I would like duplicate a PARKER gun case for my circa 1934 ,28 ga. VHE. Where might discover the proper style from this era?


Roger,
If your gun was purchased from a dealer such as Abercrombie & Fitch then it may have included a leather case for a 28 gauge. Here is an A&F case made specifically for a 28 gauge. These cases were scaled down for the the small bore guns and are not as common as the bigger cases.

Pat

[roger m. flamion]

Thanks PAT, YOUR INFORMATION IS VERY HELPFUL. NOW I CAN CONTACT A NEPHEW THAT WORKED FOr A&F AND PERHAPS HE MAY LEAD ME FARTHER.YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!! ROGER

[Larry Frey]

Roger,
Although not in as good condition as Patricks example here is another A&F case for a 28 gage.

[Bill Murphy]

Those are some wonderful shells, Larry. What shot size?

[Larry Frey]

I don't recall Bill. I received 10 boxes with the gun but have given most of them away as I don't shoot that gage. I think I kept one box and will look around for it tonight.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

One box rests proudly on my shelf of shell boxes, it's one of my favorites actually. Thank you again for passing it along to me.

Destry

[George Lander]

Roger: Other appropriate period cases for your Parker might be marked VonLengerke & Detmold or VonLengerke & Antoine (both were later acquired by A&F). Iver Johnson also sold Parkers through their catalogue along with Fox, Smith, Ithaca & others. Their cases are also embossed with their name.

Best Regards, George

[Patrick Lien]

Roger: Other appropriate period cases for your Parker might be marked VonLengerke & Detmold or VonLengerke & Antoine (both were later acquired by A&F). Iver Johnson also sold Parkers through their catalogue along with Fox, Smith, Ithaca & others. Their cases are also embossed with their name.

Best Regards, George


Here is an example of the VL&A small bore case that George is referring to. It is not the LOM style like the A&F case. It will only accomdate 24" barrels and was made for either a short barrel small bore shotgun or perhaps a take down rifle.

Pat

[John Havard]

If I had a 28 VHE I might have to have one of these made for it:

http://robertcochrane.com/legomutton.html

[Bill Murphy]

If I had a 1934 VHE 28, I would search for an Abercrombie and Fitch VC trunk case made in England. If you find one originally made for a smallbore, it will be the find of the century, but they were original Parker items for skeet guns and some few field guns.