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Eldon Goddard 05-17-2013 01:51 PM
It would be something to see that gun in person. I am assuming this and the aforementioned Dr. Seward Webb 8 gauge are the highest grade 8 gauges made by Parker.

charlie cleveland 05-17-2013 04:07 PM
sounds like a mighty nice 8 ga in ahigh grade...bet she would make a good turkey gun..do you ever shoot the 8 ga johnathan..could you post a picture of this 8 ga i m sure others would like to see it especially me...charlie

Mark Landskov 05-17-2013 04:18 PM
Uff Da!

Jonathan Engle 05-17-2013 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie cleveland (Post 106542)
sounds like a mighty nice 8 ga in ahigh grade...bet she would make a good turkey gun..do you ever shoot the 8 ga johnathan..could you post a picture of this 8 ga i m sure others would like to see it especially me...charlie
Hi Charlie look on page one of this thread. You may have to be signed in to see the pics. I have never shot this one.

Thanks,
Jonathan

Jonathan Engle 05-17-2013 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Thomas L. Benson Sr. (Post 106514)
In my Dreams I once owned this gun. If you would be so kind could you tell how you came in possession of this beauty.Thomas
Hi Thomas,

This gun has been passed down three generations.

Thanks,
Jonathan

Jonathan Engle 05-17-2013 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy (Post 106522)
Youse guys can have much more information on Jonathan's family waterfowlers by snooping around the Fox site. This is the only Grade 5 top action eight other than the Dr. Seward Webb gun well described in Larry Baer's books. When we opened the Parker records in 1998, we found that Dr. Webb had ordered three high grade waterfowlers in eight, ten, and twelve gauge, consecutive serial numbers. We thought the Webb guns were the greatest collection of duck guns ever made, until we met Jonathan. Thanks for bringing them out, Jonathan. A PGCA letter is in the works.
Mr. Murphy,

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday! I am really looking forward to seeing the letter. I just joined the PGCA and will get the request and check in the mail ASAP.

Thank you again,
Jonathan

paul stafford jr 05-17-2013 06:19 PM
that's the first high grade 8 gauge I have ever seen. thank you for the pictures. marks got a few hammer guns that would look good with that one, that would make a great picture

Richard Flanders 05-18-2013 08:18 AM
Unbelievable! What next, eh? What a stunning gun. Looks like it's never been fired. Gorgeous.

Bill Murphy 05-18-2013 08:49 AM
There is a great article on Seward Webb's estate, Shelbourne, in the May 1998 Smithsonian Magazine. You can find it on google. His family has quite a NE history. The Webb gun is a 36 incher. The Reuter gun is only 34". Yesterday we displayed the only 30" hammerless eight that Parker ever made. It is a petite little D Grade. We were in eight gauge heaven this weekend.

Gary Carmichael Sr 05-18-2013 11:51 AM
Sounds like all had a great time!


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