New (To Me ) GH

[Ben Rawls]

I recently bought a very nice GH (12ga, #2) made in 1894. I have not previously owned one of the older (pre 1900) Parkers and I am amazed at the balance and shootablity of this old gun. It has been lovingly used but not abused. It locks up tight as a tick The bores are still bright and the finish is worn to a patina. The Damascus is beautiful and the engraving is still crisp and well prserved. The previous owner recheckered it in the original pattern and it just excels. I'm tickled pink to own this nice old gun. I couldn't help telling the world.:)

[Kenny Graft]

Few things in life excite us old guys,,....(-: good for you...Ben

[George M. Purtill]

Ben- sounds great.
Show us some photos. I very interested to see what a good condition G looks like of that vintage.

[Jeff Christie]

I like to shoot my old G (I like to shoot ALL Parkers!!). It was my first experience at shooting those dangerous Damascus barreled time bombs. They just sound way over the top cool. I got the last rooster I shot last year on the last day of the Iowa season with it and it crushed the bird. Have fun. I am having a lot of fun with a little 1 frame 12 ga PH that is a delight to carry late in the afternoon. I think it is from 1893. Old Guys Rule.

[Ben Rawls]

My camera is FUBAR at the moment so i don't have a way to post pics. I'll get some tomorrow and post a link. This gun is virtually "unfooled with". Screws mostly virginal. and butt uncut. I just love shooting old guns. I shot a 21 and 19 with it at the trap club first time out. It shoots where I look (Saturday anyway). Wood is not fancy but nice.

[Ben Rawls]

Still can't get pics. Here is a link to the Gunbroker listing.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=310966059

Checkering has been recut now.

[George M. Purtill]

What a great gun.
Can I have your buttplate? See my thread on 55861.

[Ben Rawls]

Let me see if I can find a repro.

[Brent Francis]

I currently have three old gs and love them all like children. I think they are often the best bargains in Parkerdom.

[Brian Dudley]

Pictures of this gun are in my albums. Also pictures of the checkering recut. Ben purchased this gun from me. I cannot be more pleased that you are happy with the gun Ben.

[George M. Purtill]

I currently have three old gs and love them all like children. I think they are often the best bargains in Parkerdom.

The GH is clearly under-appreciated.

[charlie cleveland]

ill agree to that george the lower grades are not talked about as much as the higher grades but they sure are shot a lot more...most of my pretty guns set in the tomb except for days i want to just look and not shoot... charlie

[Ben Rawls]

The GH is clearly under-appreciated.

Not by me!:)