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Dean Romig 05-22-2012 11:05 PM

I have 90739, a Titanic DH that was shipped to Maine to a Mr. Humswell.

Dave, that was pretty quick for an OP.

E Robert Fabian 05-23-2012 05:25 AM

Joe many of us shoot our Damascus guns with low pressure modern loads, I reload my own but you can purchase ammo from RST.

Larry Frey 05-23-2012 07:48 AM

Congratulations on your first Parker Joe. I went to school in Meriden and live only a couple of towns away from you now. Give me a call (860-349-8341) some evening and perhaps I can help you out. Judging by the fit of that butt stock it would not surprise me if it were done at the factory and a research letter may prove that for you. Larry

edgarspencer 05-23-2012 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig (Post 70571)
I have 90739, a Titanic DH that was shipped to Maine to a Mr. Humswell.

Was that his name or was it because he couldn't sing worth a damn?

Joe, Welcome. You've got a lovely gun there, and it will only be the first of many more. Your appreciation for the gun, and connection to Meriden pretty much makes it inevitable.
My dad was born in Meriden, and my grandfather ran the iron foundry for Parker.
At a gathering of a bunch of us a few weeks back, I showed the guys a recent acquisition; an 1891 map of the central portion of Meriden, indicating all of the properties owned by the Charles Parker Company, as well as the residential properties owned by Charles Parker, and other notable company employees. It's easy to see why Meriden and Parker were synonymous back then, and it's a shame the industrial base has all but evaporated.

Eric Eis 05-23-2012 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Suponski (Post 70570)
Abe Chaber 40 Fairmont Dr. Danbury ,CT 203-748-1830 Hows that?

Wow.. that was close I'm looking for gun 90051 And I know it was shipped to a CT gentleman.

Dave, you forgot the phone number.... Lot of help you are .....:rotf::rotf: Joe, Abe's number is 203-748-1830

George Lander 05-23-2012 11:50 AM

Joe: Whatever you do please do not touch the finish and patina on that wonderful Parker and as Labowner said you can purchase great low pressure cartridges from RST.

Best Regards and Welcome, George

Dave Suponski 05-23-2012 03:22 PM

Eric, Are you serious...Look at the post.....:whistle:


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