I hit a milestone this year in that I didn't buy a single gun in 2019.

I'm trying to deal with my Parker substance abuse issues & am on the verge of selling off most of my gun gatherings to get down to the few that I like & use the most.

I'm not saying I'm done in any way, I'm just working on keeping things in perspective & on an even keel. I have a Model 21 20ga upgrade project in the works & am telling myself that it will be the last major upgrade or restoration project I'll do.:whistle:

Only one for me the AHE 20 with a factory set of 28 gauge barrels. :shock:

Actually just got my first VH 12 gauge

Steve Barnett sold a nice 12 PH on a 1 frame for me. Purchased a DHE 20 with 30 inch barrels in Jan of 2019 and since then I have been a good boy convincing myself that I do not need anymore guns, just more birds to shoot at. Am well aware that need does not have a damn think to do with gun purchases. Am always looking, love the 12 ga DHE 1/2 frame on Guns International. It is rare and eye candy plus it rings my bell. I think that there are some greats buys out there in English boxlocks. Steve has G. E. Lewis that fits me to a T and I have never owned a gun from the other side of the pond but do I need a another 2 1/2 gun ? know that I have not stopped buying just slowing down.

This year I added two Parkers to my collection of “shooters”.

First was a beautiful little VHE 28 gauge Skeet gun that needed nothing done but to shoot and enjoy it.

Second was a 20 gauge Trojan in very decent condition that needs nothing more that the wood to be stripped and refinished with Timberluxe. I am very happy that this Trojan is early enough to have the rib extension.

Both guns were advertised here by PGCA members.





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Held firm for the first ten months of the year and didn't buy anything. Then in November got a little solid rib Remington Model 17 and for December have a very late Remington Parker on the way.

Got a very nice high condition 20ga DH with straight grip, 26" barrels with a weight of 6lb 1 oz with letter and hang tags and perfect dimensions for me from PGCA member Josh at the Vintagers.

The perfect upland DH James - a very nice gun for sure!





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Parker additions for me were a 1925 12 gauge Trojan 28” f/f chokes for turkey and duck hunting and a 28 gauge reproduction with 26” barrels for pheasants.

I bought one Parker in 2019. It’s a GHE 12 gauge with 32” barrels, beaver tail forend, straight grip stock, single select trigger, twin ivory beads and still has a lot of condition. Perfect dimensions for me. There is also a 16 gauge I want but haven’t had success contacting the owner ... yet!