Here are a few pics of my GH 20 - 32” straight grip 0 frame. This gun has been well used but not abused. It absolutely crushes targets and will get its chance on ducks in October. I expect it had a life of doves and varmints as it supposedly came from a single family owner in the south.

I recognize refinishing is a personal decision. One that is most often not taken lightly - given the expense and the fact you are (in my opinion) getting back a significantly different gun than you dropped off. But I am one who encourages others to embrace the scars. Love the scratches. Appreciate all of the dings and small dents and mars in the wood.

As much as I appreciate Andrews refinished gun, I would love to have held it prior to being sent out. I think it was wise of him to catalog the history of the gun through photos before the refurbish- something that can travel with the gun to its new caretaker in the future. Just one man’s opinion.

That's a nice one Mark.

David Trevallion had one like that in his shop for more than seven years. It had 34" barrels. The owner would never tell David what he wanted done with it. It was dirty and all David ever felt he could do with it was to clean it and oil it. I tried to buy it but the owner wouldn't sell...





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Sometimes a gun just needs some TLC and a refurbish breathes new life into it for future generations where as it would have fallen by the way side otherwise.

Other's such as Marks gun just need to be cared for properly, cleaned after use and kept lubricated. The dings, dents and scratches along with the faded case color and blue is the history it can tell you, it's a vital part of the guns soul.

Both guns have history. One has a new lease on life the other a lifetime of use but never abuse.

Dean, from your post I believe you are making reference to a 34" GH 20.
If so that would be the third one I am aware of:
1. 34" VHE ordered out of Danville, Va
2. 34" DHE no safety #207429 that sold at auction in 2009
3. 34" GH you make reference to


A 34" 20 would be a very cool gun indeed.

I'm sorry John - I didn't mean to mislead. The one at DT's was a 16 gauge.

Are you aware of Morris Baker's 34" VH 20?





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Dean,
I shouldered Morris' gun. :shock: It gave me goosebumps!!!

............And on the 8th Day He created Long barreled Parker 20's :bowdown:

wouldn't that be duckbumps

I had mentioned to Morris that I would like to find a 32" or a 34" twenty gauge while I was talking with him at Ernie's and he said he had a 34" and he'd bring it by later that day. When I saw it and hefted it I said "Would you like cash or a check?"

"Oh, it's not for sale Dean."
What a tease that guy is... :rotf:





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In that case I request Mr Baker to be present for the 2018 Parker vs LC Smith 20 ga event on Thursday at the Spring Southern. Obviously he needs to bring his 34" 20 ga gun for that event.
Please pass the word along to him.



PS: Team Parker is calling all 32" and 34" 16 ga and 20 ga guns to be present for this shoot. In that case all 26,28, and 30"ers as well :)

I will do that John.






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