"Boy, if that gun sells for anywhere close to $52,000, I wonder if I should send my DHE 20ga 24" to Brad B. to get re-case colored? This is a serious question, I had not considered it before."

Leave it alone Bruce the gun is outstanding as it is.... So the answer is "NO" :nono:

Well ,I thought since we were posting some pics. of short barreled rare featured guns ,I would toss this one in the ring . This gun according to TPS is the only Factory Built ,25" Barreled 28 Gauge in DH Grade . Notice the English Drop Points ,According to the letter the gun was sent back by Kirkwood Bros. Boston Mass. ,to Parker to be restocked same as original . and when you pull the Trigger guard sure enough the stock is stamped Kirkwood Bros. under the Guard ! By the way ," Not For Sale Yet " :) Russ

Nice gun Russ. It looks like an early example. Is it on an O frame like most of the early 28's?

I don't know where you find those remarkable small bore Parkers Russ. Maybe you and me should go shoppin' together sometime :whistle:

Larry ,Thank you ! Yes it is early ,106312 ,It is on an O Frame and weighs about 5Lb. 12 Oz. ,I probably shouldn't use it as much as I do but it is my early season Woodcock gun !

Dean ,I would enjoy that shopping spree ,Maybe we could stop up and see Mr. Dunkle ,I have a feeling he could fix us up !:corn:

I've enjoyed reading this discussion, and thought you might enjoy a few pics of my original finish GHE 24" 12 gauge, serial no. 213462 (documented). I had the camera out for a walk today and snapped a few pictures. Not sure what this is worth, but the dog's not for sale!

thats one nice short barreled gun.... charlie

I'll say it is!!