One thing Jeff...

Is it really chambered for 2 1/4” (two and one-quarter inch)





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Dean,
I have edited my post to show chokes are full and full.
As to the chambers, that is the information I was given.

That is a nice lifter!

Dean,
We are trying to give forum members a chance to bid on this gun. It will have to be a max bid deal. I will bid them the night of the auction.
I am trying to put the research letter on, but I'm having a problem with it.

Thanks Jeff - we appreciate your work on this.

Incidentally, I just traded PM’s with Mark Kircher and he believes the chambers must actually be 2 1/2 inches. He used 2 1/2” shells on the couple of occasions he shot it.... but he never actually measured the chambers.

Dean





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Here is the research letter.

That Parker is from a small serial number range of Grade 2's where they were lifters but had game engraving like the later top levers. Best of both worlds. The lucky winner could shoot it in the hammer gun challenge and it should be perfect for that event

George, can you check on my ticket? I sent payment for one ticket but have not received yet. Much thanks! Joe

Hi Joe and others. We don't mail out tickets and haven't for years. When someone re-wrote my announcement that didn't make it.
Your ticket in the form of an official name badge will be at the door.
You are #11 on my list.

Your tickets are at Will Call

That's a good way to look at it. And it saves us a couple hundred $$ printing up fancy tickets that just get thrown away.
More money for the Foundation.
Your mementos will be your beautiful name badge and a wicked nice mouse pad.

Thanks, George!

Is there a way to insure that my name is on the list? I paid but got no confirmation.

No problem
Robert Decker #54

George, sent email via PM, please confirm receipt, thanks, Spin out.

your email rejected me.
send me an email

MENU SELECTION REMINDER
 

I NEED YOUR MENUS SELECTIONS BY EMAIL.
YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN AN EMAIL FROM ME THIS WEEKEND.
IF YOU DONT SELECT, I WILL PICK THE LEAST CONTROVERSIAL- CHICKEN.
THANKS FOR ALL THOSE FAST REPLIES.
GEORGE

LAST CALL FOR HALL OF FAME DINNER ADMISSION
 

We finalized the menu and appetizer selections today. There will be 5 different hand passed appetizers and they are hearty selections.
But there are only a few days left to make a reservation with me. The badges have to be printed, the menu selections tallied and confirmed and the headcounts locked in.
I feel like I am planning a wedding!!!

And don't forget- we are there to honor our newest inductees: Jimmy Hall and John Davis.

BTW: my email is george.m.purtill@snet.net

Congratulations to James and John, and I'll have the whole grilled rockfish, stuffed with crab.

I will be seeing Winston Churchill this week to finalize the collection of his signed photos of his engravings/sculptures to be auctioned on the 26th at the Foundation dinner, along with his G grade Parker.

Will be seeing you next week
Allan

I wish I could be there.





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Photos from Hall of Fame Banquet
 

Some photos . . .

Carolina Trace Country Club
Parker mouse pad party favor
Jimmy Hall and Mike Koneski
Display and a painting by Fred Kimble
Fred Stump and family
Beautiful Parker on display
Bob Decker and Joe Graziano
Cased pair of Parkers
Camera shy George Purtill master of ceremonies
Louis Parker (another master of ceremonies) and Allan Swanson
Inductee John Davis
Jeff Kuss (third master of ceremonies)
Inductee Jimmy Hall
Brian Hornacek and silent auction lifter

Ok, good picture of George

Few more of the guns on display

Thanks Mills
Your help is appreciated everywhere.
I am so glad you won Wilbur Parker's book.

You are welcome George! I am glad I won it as well.

And your son is such a great sport to hang around with us boring old Farts for days.

Thanks George and thanks again to everyone who made Mills feel welcome. He had a good time

Thanks for posting photos from the dinner. It was a great time!

Margaret and I had a great time at the banquet. Many thanks to the organizers for a great location and again, congratulations to Jim and John.

It was a fantastic weekend and very good time at the banquet. Most importantly, it was great to meet everyone.

Gun powder, cigars, steaks, whiskey, double guns and excellent company. Couldn’t be a better time. See you at the Vintagers!

Joe

I had a fantastic time at the Southern Side by Side this past weekend, and especially the Hall of Fame banquet. The venue, induction ceremony and displays were all outstanding. My compliments to all involved.

Best to all.
John Bamonte