New Parker Owner
 

I was introduced to Parker shotguns by my bird hunting partner. He purchased a 16ga. that was made in the twentys a few years ago. This was the first Parker that I had ever seen. He then purchased a 12ga. last year. All this time he was telling me about Parker shotguns and educating me on the different frame sizes and configurations. I had never really liked sxs shotguns. I have a 20ga. Franchi o/u and a Beretta ultra light deluxe 12ga. o/u. Then he started educating me on Parker repros. Then about a month ago a mutual friend of ours was shooting some birds over a young dog in my friends field where we all train our dogs. When this mutual friend retrieved his gun from his truck it was a Parker 28ga. d/t repro. I asked him if I could see the gun. He handed it to me and I instantly fell in love. It felt so great, the balance and weight was unbelievable. When I through the gun up to my shoulder it was as if I was pointing at something with my extended arm. I knew right then that I would have to have one someday. I didn't know how soon that day would be because three days ago I made a deal to buy a 28ga. with 26" bar. s/t english stock Parker repro. The gun has never been shot and has 100% of the case coloring and not a single blemish on the wood. Besides my wife and children it is the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to listen.

Brad

Brad,Welcome aboard! Glad to have ya.....:)

Brad,
U r starting out with a dandy shoot it yet? I would like a 28 or a 10 or a.............I'm a new b also just 1 parker, got my eye on a hammerless twist gun on ivory beads stock is marked up but I like that better than proud metal. Then theres that 10 on pugs guns hammer gun they call original great twist pattern and case colar but I think its restored but a bute. Dean did u really eat a mouse? u da man ch

Brad,

Welcome...enjoy your new affliction. 28 ga Repros are sweet shooting guns, for feathered or clay birds. Pretty sure that if I had to get rid of all my guns my 28 ga repro would be the last to go.

How about posting some pictures?

Jay Gardner

Jay,

This gun is so beautiful I know I am going to be scared to death the first few times I hunt with it. But, that is why I bought it and I'm going to use it every chance I get. I will post some pictures as soon as I learn how.

Brad

The upside of the "piano" finish on the Repros is they'll take quite a bit of abuse. That bing said, there is something sad about a Parker that does not show signs of good, honest use.

New Parker Owner
 

I hope the pictures of my 28ga. repro downloaded correctly.

New Parker Owner
 

Well, I see my pictures went through. I hope I get to try her out Saturday because Grouse season in Kentucky goes out this weekend. It's a long time until next fall:crying:.

Brad

Nice job on the pictures Brad. I really like the way the yellow and oranges seem to highlight the dogs. You might want to apply a protectant on the frame to help preserve the case colors.

Larry,

I'm new to Parker guns. What type of protectant are you refering to?