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Originally Posted by Robert Delk (Post 57838)

It's always a good thing when something like this turns up. Gun looks pretty good and this all comes together at a season when we sometimes find ourselves looking for a reason to smile. I'm happy for all concerned and you don't often see Mr. Murphy excited on this forum.

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Robert, You make some good points...
I'm a little concerned about O'l Murph, every time one of these rare sleepers emerges from seclusion it seems like the excitement takes a bit more out of him... We may need to get a support group together and make sure the lovely Linda is checking Bill's pulse and watching his blood pressure during these discovery periods...:)... We all know that "Parker Excitement" can often be overwhelming... I remember several years ago KBM calling me over to a display table at the Vegas Gun Show just as the event was coming to an end, Kevin smiled handing me a very nice long barreled 28ga saying you have to shoulder this Parker before you go... As I recall the tachycardia in my chest was off the charts, and I still had a grin on my face as I boarded the plane for home, Yup, the 28-bore Parker was that nice!... One should never underestimate the alluring power of rare and interesting old double guns...;)

Best, CSL
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WOW!!! Can we see a pic of the barrel top end? Thanks. Gerald.

Chris, I had no idea you took a plane to Vegas. I thought you and Noreen were walking distance.

Bill,
I cannot speak for Noreen, but if he's walk'n, his shoes are better than mine.:)

For me it's about 11 hours in the car, Or, 1 hour 45 minutes by air... The plane is a little faster...

Best, CSL
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I would suggest, rather than putting it up for auction in one of the 'highly regarded' auction houses, to consign it with a highly respected purveyor of fine arms such as Puglisi's Gun Emporium.

Steven, You indeed have a very rare gun, I am in florida and do not have my records with me but am pretty sure less than 18- 20 ga hammer guns were made in lifter and top action. Regardless of the gr and ade, it is a rare find a one hell of a xmas gift from good old stepdad. I am currently the owner of the first 20 ga hammer gun made lifter, I say currently because with parker you never know. Your gun will only increase in value, so if you decide to hold on to it for a while or keep it she will not lose value. Congrats and welcome to the 20ga hammer club. Merry Xmas, happy new year