Welcome Mikael! We are pleased that you have joined us.

Hi Fransis

I better tell a little about myself. I am young mann at the age of 43, got my hunting licens in june this year, so i'm very green hunter. I have had the desier to hunt for many years, but never had the time to do it. So this year my oldest son turned the age of 16, that is the age where you can aquire a hunting licens in Denmark. So i joined him to the lessons, and we bouth passed the test.
Whit a frind i joind a hunting consortium, and it is just was expected, should have don it years ago, it is a very nice way to be together with my son. Now i hope, i can convince the rest of my children to take the license when they reach the age. I have 3 boys and a single girl.

I live in Jylland, it is the part of Denmark which is the mainland, near Viborg one of the oldest ciytes i Denmark.

The only connection i have to USA is through some employes from Vestas factory i Brigthton . They have been in Denmark to learn about windmils.

kindest mikael

Thanks and I am glad you son will hunt with you.
 

What hunting will you be doing? Small game, game birds, perhaps ducks? I treasure all the many days I spent hunting and shooting with my grandfather, father, uncles and their many friends. I am 70, have been shooting since I was about 9 years old, and never grow tired of it.

I think maybe the interest in the many windmills that are in both Denmark and the Netherlands, as far as the American Company is concerned, is that here we are trying to harness wind energy to offset both coal and nuclear powered electrical power generating plants. Of course, many farmers and other rural residents used windmills on their farms, but in the late 1930's the Rural Electric Co-Ops started, and by the late 1940's most homes in America had electricity.

You handle the English very well. Most European Countries have required a fluency in English to graduate from High School. Sadly, that is not the case here in America. If you are ever going to visit the Midwest of America, please let me know ahead of your travels, and if at all possible, I would very much like to have your visit our Danish heritage town.

We have hosted many Exchange students in the past- mostly from Germany and also Switzerland. A great way to learn about other cultures. I am glad you are joining the PGCA and will obtain a research letter on your fine 20 bore Parker shotgun. Part of the enjoyment of owning such a fine weapon is learning about its origins and travel before it came into your hands. Best- Francis M.:bigbye:

Denmark is small country. we have ( i have tryed to convert our metric system to your system) 300 Acres of fields, very small forrest and a cupple waterholes. It is to small to have it's own stock, but many deers are pasing through. We know that there is does i the area, but i haven't seen them. There is also phesans,ducks wood pigeon and hares. Apart from these animals, there is some intruders, which are allowed to hunt all year, raccoon dog ( it has travlet from USSR over East europe to Denmark) it has no enemy, and is able to adabt anywere. There is also raccoons and mink escaped from farming, i think the raccoons is more likely from escaped pet. But they are all breeding i denmark.

Mikkel, my oldest son are going to Fresno next year. As a part of his school, he he has to spend march months at a hishcool there.
The distances i USA is diffiecult to understand her, if we take from south to north and vest to east, Denmark is about 400 x 500 km. But some day i hope to visit your country.

Kindest Mikael

WOW MIKAEL: A 20 bore DH Parker the first time out! Welcome to PGCA. When your letter comes you may be in for more surprises. The initials on the stock may correspond to the original owner. Several years ago I acquired a 20 bore Parker DHE in Holt's Auction in London, but so far I have not been able to trace the initials on the stock. Perhaps you will have better luck. I hope so.

Best Regards, George

Mikael,
We hope you feel welcome in the PGCA and on this forum. It's a good group with LOTS of knowledge.
Welcome, Mike

Hi Everyone

Today I recevied my reserach letter. The gun was ordereds by "Lewald and Schlueter Company in Fresno". Acording to Specifications Mark found i sure it is in the same configuration as br delivery. From Marks letter:

DHE hammerless, 20-gauge. It featured Titanic steel barrels with a length of 30 inches. Its stock configuration was a straight grip. The chokes were patterned RH full and LH full. The order specified a 4 3/8 inch grip, full comb, 2 5/8 inch chambers, straight rib, no safety, 4 pounds of trigger pull and 1 inch of pitch. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 96, its specifications were: Length of Pull: 14 ¼”, Drop at Comb: 1 ½”, Drop at Heel: 1 7/8”, Weight: 6 pounds and 10 ounces. The price was $90.75 plus $18.75 for ejectors.

Is there anyone who knows the Lewald and Schlueter Company in Fresno?
I have tryed the internet, but so far with no luck. If any body have a hint please let me know.

Proud Parker owner:rotf:

Mikael Kjær

Mikael, From the description the gun sounds like a target or competition gun.

And it sounds like a VERY desirable and valuable Parker.

Hi

It can explain that there is no Safety on it. But the gun has been used a lot. You can see on the stock that it has been used. But there is no wear in the mainbolt, it closes like a safe, much better than my new shotgun.

Mikael