Anyone Own #28-1757 28" 28 Gauge?

[Bill Murphy]

I would like to locate this 28 gauge 28" with straight grip, splinter forend, and double triggers. If I can't buy it, I would like to talk to the owner. Thanks.

[Paul Ehlers]

Sorry Bill.

I looked at mine, same gun different number!

[Richard Skeuse]

Bill, What grade is that you are looking for?

[Bill Murphy]

Richard, it's a standard DHE, part of an identical 3 gun consecutive set. My friends bought 1758 and 1759 and I delayed my purchase of 1757 until it was sold. I would like to find it and try to purchase it.

[Bill Murphy]

I know this is old news, but I found the gun in an internet auction and purchased it.

[Gerald McPherson]

Bill with a nose like yours you would make a hell of a bird dog. One of the best at finding dead birds I ever had the pleasure of hunting with was found at the dog pound. Where did you come from?

[Bill Murphy]

My nose originated in the Northeast Pennsylvania hard coal and pigeon shooting region, Luzerne County and surrounding areas made famous by the Molly Maguires, a violent pro labor organization that survived into the twentieth century. My interest in these shotguns was a result of my grandfather's (1856-1929) participation in the pigeon shooting culture of the area. He hosted a pigeon ring in the rear of his saloon on Pine Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania for many years.

[Gerald McPherson]

Grandfather or Great Grandfather?

[Bill Murphy]

Grandfather. He was born in 1856, my father was born in 1903, I was born in 1945. Probably the most separated of generations in history.

[Stan Hoover]

saloon on Pine Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania for many years.


Ha, that explains many things Murph, coal cracker country, no wonder you've never picked up on the picture posting thingy:cool: