Modern VS Vintage
 

For what it's worth, there are no "Repro" LC Smiths. There are either originally designed American made shotguns, or as Mr. Dudley mentioned, cheaply made non-side-lock Italian knock-offs. Unless I'm mistaken, this competition is for original American made either LC Smith of Parker Brothers shotguns. Part of the challenge is getting out there and smacking targets with guns made with vintage tooling and materials. Repro or CSMC guns don't fit that bill, or do they?

Just my two cents. There's plenty of venues/contests out there for guns of modern manufacture. To date, The Parker/LC Smith Challenge Event hasn't been one of them. No rules against their use out on the course, just in the Challenge Event.

This is not to say that the rules can't be changed after consideration by both Boards, but that's pretty unlikely at this late date for this years event.

Hoping everyone a safe trip and a great weekend.

John

Southern update
 

Things are going well so far. Lots of camaraderie, high quality guns to see and guns changing hands.

LC Smith won both the 16 gauge and 20 Gauge events, but only by 4 and 1 points. Competition continues to be fierce.

Guns are changing hands. Some friends were negotiating a 410. I picked up a really early back action. I bought two Galazan take down cases for great prices.

Will report more later and post photos when I get home

Heard from a reliable source that there might be a 10 gauge event next year. Parker vs LC Smith. Stay tuned

TEAM PARKER WON!

Details to follow

Pictures please. Thanks Mills.

Lots of pictures and more info to follow.

Now you're talking a language I wanna hear LOL's !:rotf:

The 10 gauge event will be Wednesday afternoon, tentatively

You know yesterday I was to busy talking to think about pictures except three of the Cliff Green set :whistle:

Now the Wednesday part doesn't sound so great . At this rate in a couple more years this thing will turn into a week long event .