A Rare find

[Drew Storms]

For those of you who live in or near West Columbia South Carolina, I only wish I had the money.

http://www.charltonhallauctions.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=264++++++428+&refno=+++82202&image=2&mypage=1

http://www.charltonhallauctions.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=264++++++428+&refno=+++82202&image=0&mypage=1

[calvin humburg]

Yes that is a very neat gun in very good shape. Hope somebody here gets it.

[Dave Suponski]

This great gun is shown on pages 87-91 in the The Parker Story.

[Drew Storms]

Actually, there are two cased Parkers going at this Auction...

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[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Drew, Do you know whether or not the gun is original to the case, looks like it don/t fit just right or maybe it was put in that way for the photo? My brother owns 01943, Gary

[Drew Storms]

I really know nothing about it, I just came across the auction and felt inspired to post about it in case someone had the money and time to go get it.

[Charlie]

I owned 01248 for a few years. I bought it and several Parkers at an auction in Portland, Oregon when a collection owned by Mr. Christensen (spelling?) was sold. 1992, as I recall. I bought a T-latch, an 8-gauge top action, and a very nice CHE Bernard -- these along with the 01248 are shown in TPS. Wish I had kept them but I believe most are now owned by PGCA members.

Charlie Price

[George M. Purtill]

That presale estimate has to be a joke.

[George Lander]

Yes George, and the joke was on me. Both of those were mine and they were given away. I'll know better in the future. However, a PGCA Member in Texas was the fortunate buyer. He called me tonight and asked me to help him with the shipping.
The Grade 3 (D) 10 gauge hammergun was mine as well. It went for $1,200

George

[David Noble]

Yes George, and the joke was on me. Both of those were mine and they were given away. I'll know better in the future. However, a PGCA Member in Texas was the fortunate buyer. He called me tonight and asked me to help him with the shipping.
The Grade 3 (D) 10 gauge hammergun was mine as well. It went for $1,200

George

I was the fortunate winner of the early back action gun and the grade 3 top lever hammergun. I was as surprised as anyone on the final prices that the auctions brought on these fine and desirable guns. I suppose there were just not enough collector/shooters following the auction. Mr. Lander very graciously agreed to arrange the shipping to me. That just goes to show the fine character of the man and his willingness to assist another collector.
I will provide a good home for these treasures and hope to display them in future PGCA events if possible.
With much graditude, I thank you Mr. Lander.

[David Noble]

I finally received Parker number 01248 yesterday.
Gary, the reason the gun doesn't fit the case properly is that the wooden insert has warped with age and the action has to be wedged in. It was shipped to me in the case and the case was damaged but I can repair it easily. I'll have to get the insert straightened and then all will be well. The gun itself is very nice and I am quite pleased with it. Has anyone tried shooting RST shells through decarbonized steel? I would just like to shoot it few times if it is safe to do so.
The 10ga grade 3 top action hammergun from the same auction is nicer than I thought it would be, but has a replaced right hammer that doesn't match well. Does anyone have a spare or know where I should look?
David

[Dave Suponski]

David, I would not recommed shooting a decarbonized steel barrelled gun.

[ed good]

1079 is in transit to me. will post pictures here when she arrives....

[George Lander]

I finally received Parker number 01248 yesterday.
Gary, the reason the gun doesn't fit the case properly is that the wooden insert has warped with age and the action has to be wedged in. It was shipped to me in the case and the case was damaged but I can repair it easily. I'll have to get the insert straightened and then all will be well. The gun itself is very nice and I am quite pleased with it. Has anyone tried shooting RST shells through decarbonized steel? I would just like to shoot it few times if it is safe to do so.
The 10ga grade 3 top action hammergun from the same auction is nicer than I thought it would be, but has a replaced right hammer that doesn't match well. Does anyone have a spare or know where I should look?
David

David, I'm glad that you finally received your guns. I searched for a hammer for the 10 gauge but was unable to find one. Jim Kelly at Darlington Gun Works said that he could make one to match. I don't know how much it would cost. If you e-mail me I can give you the name & address of the lady that I got it from and whose husband's family it was in. The lifter came out of the Jim Parker collection.

Best Regards, George
palmettotreasure@aol.com

[ed good]

following are pictures of 1079. decarbonized steel barrels. still tight.

[Mark Landskov]

Very nice, Ed :cheers:

[edgarspencer]

Ed, Where's the maple leaf?

[ed good]

edgar: the maple leaves are all under the snow...