Chip, you're lucky to have that lead to previous owners. That kind of link is usually lost, especially when these guns go through dealers rather than families.

Many years ago I just missed the opportunity to buy a DHE 16 ga that had documented links to Dwight D. Eisenhower with photos, letters from and to Eisenhower and Peter Johnson's book inscribed by Eisenhower. but someone beat me to the purchase. Mere days later I found he had sold it to Riley's in New Hampshire and when I went there the gun was for sale at more than twice the price I could have bought it for and Riley's knew absolutely nothing about the link to Eisenhower, the pics, letters or book. The guy obviously got rid of those somewhere else and the link was lost forever . . . :banghead:

HI Dean, That is a shame. I always try to get what information I can, and the sellers are working with me. Hopefully the person they got it from will get back with me! Hope springs eternal! Happy New Year, Chip

Maryland amrs collectors show
 

HI All, I wanted to ask if any of you are coming to the Maryland Arms collectors show in march? I am going to bring out this two barreled set to the show to hopefully get some opinions from other Parker members. I have been pondering the direction I should go, and if some of you are going to be at the show it would be fun to meet you and get your opinions. I have a table there and can let you know the number, even though I am guilty of roaming around a lot! As someone said in a post I read today, Parker collecting is very addictive!:)

Chip Beckford

Chip,

Bill Murphy and Kevin McCormack have a table set up there every year. I assume this year will be no different. You won't find two more knowledgeable Parker guys anywhere. Bill will probably be along any minute to add information. I usually try to be there also.

Our tables at Baltimore are B-4 and B-5, easy to find. I would love to see this great gun. The weight of the original 16 gauge is unusually heavy.

Maryland amrs collectors show
 

HI Bill, Thanks for the note, I will look you up when I get there, as I am new to the "Parker" collecting, even though I have owned several for years, I do not know that the weight is heavy. I am learning thanks to all of you great folks and am looking forward to having you look at this set! I think it is worth restoring and am just taking my time to figure it out and learn. Thanks again to all of you who have responded. See you in March.Chip