Reports from Las Vegas?
 

So, what treasures have been found?

The Doctor's gun went to a new home today. A 32" VHE Trap gun came home with me.

Tomorrow I will see what other mischief I can get into.

I came home with the checkbook still intact. I went there looking for a very specific CH or AH grade and was unable to find it. A couple of the auction companies had some very nice small bore Parker's that are coming up soon. Amoskeag had 3 including 2 410's and a 28 VH. One of the 410's had an especially long BTFE they were stating was factory. Poulin has a really nice DHE 28 on display. Other than the regular large dealers there weren't many folks with Parkers that caught my eye. Member Pat Lien has a D grade 20 with 32" barrels for sale at the show. My search continues for the 32" AH or CH target gun, HINT.....

I am going to bring a very nice 32" BHE in to have it looked at. Not necessarily to sell, but just to get an opinion or three on the originality. (Was it refinished?) It's a 1906 12 ga. with Titanic barrels.
Who would be the best, to get an opinion on the finish?

Josh at Morphys can help with that.

Had a very nice visit with Josh. I really expected him to be quite older, considering his knowledge and experience.
Also had a very nice visit with Jon Kruger, at the end of the show. We've crossed paths quite a bit, at sporting clays shoots. He is quite a gentleman, and a heck of a shot. Retired from SCs for about 3 years now.
Saw Jim Thynne from a distance, but didn't move fast enough to catch him.
Beautiful show, lots of great guns, friendly people. All in all, a very nice show.
I would suggest that in the future, we all wear something to identify us as Parker people.

I shot with Kruger at a shoot in Maryland years ago. He outscored me by a bit, but was a pleasure to shoot with. I didn't realize he retired from NSCA. I've been gone a few years myself.

Randy, are you looking for non ejectors guns only?

No Sir. An ejector gun will work. DT's a PG are a must for the time being.

are the 32's a must?

Nope. 34's will work as well.

A 20/32 DHE would be fun to own.

Heck I’d be happy with an EH 10 gauge 34” . Or a Grade 2 top lever 10 on a 4 or 5 frame with 34” barrels .

Vegas was great! Loads of nice guns to look at including a 28ga 2 barrel set A1 Special, a 12ga A1 and a killer AAHE 12ga. The Lien’s has their usual display of cool and quality guns and so did Paul Dorsa. Enjoyed the show a great deal and saw a number of PGCA members.

You guys should have been there!!
 

2173 miles round trip for me this year. We had a great time! Bought and sold some nice guns, cases and trinkets. Since I drove this year we loaded the Suburban to the hilt and had a little bit of everything. I am already looking forward to next year!

PML

It was great to meet you and Chris, and your Dad. Fun times, and lot's of nice stuff!
Look forward to seeing you'all next year.

Any of ya'll happen to see any nice 3 dog DHs in Vegas for sale?

I sure missed my annual chat with Dave and you boys. Next year.

I picked up a nice all original 1905 DHE 16 with Damascus steel barrels. A survivor that has been in one family for 114 years. I can’t wait to shoot it this weekend.

What a nice DHE ! Very well kept.

I love the “turnips” on the floor plate.:cool:





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