Thanks for the observations. Since it’s a family heirloom and was well used, I turned it over to Doug Turnbull a year ago to clean it up like new. I am sure some will say I was crazy, but wow does it look fantastic. I will post a picture when I can. It has a great history that I want to detail in a Parker Pages article. It’s a half frame too.

If you want to see over 100 Parker’s before the Spring Southern drive over to Wagram NC Phillip Futrel at Mid South Guns nice guy and very knowledgeable. Not far from Fayetteville

I have a VHE in the same configuration 26 inch barrels chokes and all wonderful hunting gun


William

My VHE 12GA Parker Half Frame
 

Gary Gordon - I now have health issues that preclude my being able to hunt. My problems started in 2018. I decided to send this VHE to Doug Turnbull for restoration and to keep it as an heirloom. However my two sons don't seem to be interested in the gun. The restoration was not necessarily needed but I love polished and perfect looking guns! Anyway if you or anyone else would be interested in buying this gun from me, please let me know. I can send pictures of the gun, perfect looking tag, and letter from Parker Bros to my uncle detailing his desires on his ordered gun - letter dated 1939. Also I have the detail of all the work Doug Turnbull did for me. This guns serial number is 240283. Thanks

Sorry to hear about your health issues! Good luck with the sale, and, for your health!

Thanks Mike!

I am sorry to hear about your health problems Mr. Blanton. I hope all goes well with you.

Hello Lindsay,

I keep track of 1/2 frame 12ga. guns since they are so rare. Your gun is 1 of 86 1/2 frame guns recorded so far. I was going to add it to the list but it was already on it. Have you corresponded with a PGCA member previously about the gun being a 1/2 frame?

P.S. if you look in my album you'll see my VH 1/2 2 barrel set along with the hang tag and 1937 price list.

Shot my half frame VHE single trigger 28" gun today for the first time. What a nice gun, a true lightweight. It belonged to Forrest Marshall, our co founder. I have no idea why he would have sold it, except that he owned a wall of A-1 Specials. Some of PGCA old timers remember those great guns.

Yes sir, I previously corresponded with a member several years ago. He asked me if I would consider selling it. He did not agree to my price. After that I sent the gun to Doug Turnbull to have it restored. It looks perfect now! However I am going to sell it, as I have a medical condition that will keep me from shooting/hunting again. Also I have no one in the family who hunts or shoots.

Sorry to hear about your health problems. Sounds like you have a nice Parker and one that is desirable. When you’re ready to sell it, please list it in our guns for sale/classified section so that all members have the opportunity. My hope is that better health is regained.