DH won in shooting contest?
 

My great grandfather, Guy Byrkit, was a market hunter in Red Oak Iowa in the late 1800's and supposedly won DH serial number 115750 in a shooting contest. I still have the gun and I am wondering if anyone can provide more detail. It is a 12g with 32" Titanic Steel barrels. Thanks in advance for the help.

DH won
 

Serialization bk lists it 12ga, 0 grade, vulcan steel barrels, 30", capped pistol grip.

Rich

Let me double check the serial number. My dad read it to me and maybe there was a mix up. It may take days as he is out of town. Thanks for checking.

Pictures of what you have would be best. Tell us more about this shooting contest, and your ancestor.

Not sure on the details of the shooting contest, that is the story that was passed down from my father's cousin. I will not be able to post photos until Monday. Guy Byrkit, my great grandfather is who it belonged to originally, then he passed it to my grandfather who used it as his frequent hunting gun. It has been sitting in the safe for the last 40 years or so and only shot once in that period, although cleaned regularly.

Ok, I now have photos and the correct serial number. Serial #115730, DH 12g, frame size 2, 32" Titanic Steel barrels. It is untouched outside of the fact that my great grandfather was against a safety on any gun. As I was told there is no such thing as safe, it is either loaded and ready to fire or not (see picture as he removed it himself). As stated we believe he won it in a shooting contest, but don't have any more detail on the contest. He was a market hunter in Red Oak Iowa and put himself through dental school doing so. Would love any additional details that can be provided. Thanks for the help!

Nice gun.

yep very nice.... charlie

Shep, why haven't you sent for a PGCA Research Letter on your family gun? It's only $40 for PGCA Members and I see you are a member.

I just checked and there is sufficient information on Parker No. 115730 to support a research letter.

Just joined today and will send for the letter next week. Headed to Puerto Rico for a little R&R in the morning and will send for the letter when I return. Can you tell me who ordered it originally?