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You've just been awarded $721.00 in 1927 dollars to apply to the order of a new Parker shotgun. It's time to place your order. Parker Brothers has sent you a catalog, price list and an order form (and some additional information on ordering a small bore Parker if you are so inclined). What would you order? If you could only have made to order one Parker Shotgun, what would it be. It's not a matter of what would cost the most, or be the most collectable down the road, this is a question of what one shotgun you would most like to have, and, I assume, use.

This is a not-so-well disguised poll, and I'd like to compile and report back the results (assuming enough of you will play along). To make things easier, please list the following details for your "order."

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-Year of manufacture (I just had the 1927 catalog handy, but you can order your gun from WHATEVER YEAR you choose)

-Model (T-Latch to Hammerless ejector, whatever was made during the year you ordered from)

-Gauge (available in the year of your choosing)

-Frame size

-Chamber length (for shells available at the time...if you know this information)

-Barrrel material (Damascus, Whitworth, etc.)

-Length of barrel/s (you only get one set (or one barrel if a single barreled gun) -- no two barrel sets...I want to see what "comes to the top")

-Stock configuration (Straight/splinter, Capped Pistol/beavertail, etc.)

-Triggers (one or two)

-Gun weight (use your knowledge of what Parker did -- and could -- produce in the gauge and configuration you are ordering)

-Length of pull

-Drop (at the heel is enough, just so we can see if lower or higher shooting guns are preferred)

-Special order features (grade different barrel metal, special engraving if available in your desired model, recoil pad, etc...IF it was available in the year of your order)

-Purpose/use of your gun (Waterfowl, Upland birds, trap, etc. -- be as specific or general as you choose)

I hope you'll "order" your new gun soon! Thanks in advance.

Ok, I'll play.

A 1927 DH 20 ga on a 0 frame with 28" Titanic barrels choked .006 & .012 and 2-3/4 chambers. A round knob pistol grip stock with 2-3/8 DAH and 14-1/4 LOP with a wood upgrade to B quality but retain the D checkering. Double triggers. Beavertail forend. Weight at 6lb 10-12 oz. Primarily a grouse gun but I'll use it for almost anything that flies.

Thanks, Gary. I appreciate your response. I'll get your order started!!:)

$721 huh , well let’s start with a GH 10 gauge 2 frame 26” double triggers splinter open and open all six guns fluid steel . GHE 12 gauge 26” IC/M splinter double triggers , same in the 16 -20-28 and 410 for a grand total spent of $669.50 if my calculator in my head worked correctly . Oooops I didn’t read the entire post and I’d still rather have a six gun set of G grades . So then if it’s only one I want an A-1 Special 10 gauge 30” , 2 frame splinter forend , double triggers choked mod and full , skeleton buttplate stock dimensions 14 1/8” lop , 1 3/4” doc , 2 1/4” doh .

Craig,

Thanks! I was looking for just one gun, but, hey, it's your money(!) I do think you should buy me a "1927 dinner" with your leftover money. :whistle:

I appreciate your response.

(PS I wonder how much a 2 frame 26" 10 gauge would weigh...that would be a very interesting gun...)

year-1933-model a-1-special-chamber length 3 inch-barrel material whitworth-length of barrel 32 inches- stock configuration 2 1/2 by 2 1/2- triggers 2- gun weight 7 lbs- length of pull 15 inches-purpose water fowl- standard engraving of ducks......charlie

32 in. Barrels choked .035 in both ,1 frame ghe 20 ga. Str grip stock , dac 1 5/8 ths ,dah 2 5/8 ths , lop 13 7/8 ths over dhbp. Double triggers.
How long before i get it?
Scott

Charlie, Thanks. You obviously have thought about this before -- your specifications will make a very nice waterfowl gun.

Scott, Thanks for your order! This is a pretty special gun, so it might take a couple of months. I'll specify "rush for hunting season" on the order.

I can tell you what a 10 gauge 2 frame 28” will weigh next time I remove it from the safe :cool: I just looked at the letter and it says 7 pounds 15 ounces .

BHE 28 gauge w/32" barrels choked IM/F with high dimensions and a long LOP. Double triggers and splinter. 00 frame of course!

GH 1 frame double triggers 30” 12 gauge barrels .030 & .042 plus 26” 16 gauge .005 & .027 straight stock LOP 14” DAC 1.5” DAH 2.5” weight 7.5 lbs. the remaining money on cartridges and whiskey.

Gosh, your gun "order" is making me reconsider mine!

Nice orders! I wonder just how much your remaining money would buy in 1927 cartridges. I don't want to know if you are buying bootlegged whiskey. :nono::)

I will order what Gary is ordering except with 26 inch barrels

I have thought of this long and hard and now know I need more time to think just in case my dad and grandpas are planning to have this made up if and when.

That will make my paperwork easier. Good to see another 26" barrel order.

Hmmm, the old time warp conundrum, eh? Don't wait too long, though; your 1927 dollars are good only for a limited time. :)

Let's Dream: CHE 28 Gauge, 00 Frame, Fluid Steel 30" Barrels Choked IC/M, 2 3/4" chambers, straight stock/splinter forearm 14 1/2" LOP X 1 3/4" X 2 3/4", Single Trigger, Skeleton Butt Plate, 5lbs 8oz weight, my initials MPB to be engraved in a gold oval on bottom of stock, to be used for early season Ringnecks on my SW MN Farm.

Just for the record, here's my "order." Rest assured I get no discount for sending business Parker Bros.' way.

I'll take a 1904 year gun and adjust the funds back for retro-inflation. I like the engraving from this era better and this gun would have the wear compensating insert since I will shoot it a great deal. My gun will be an AH (no ejectors, I'm a very early reloader) 16 gauge, built on the 0 frame and weighing just at 6 lbs 4 oz. It will have 2 9/16 chambers, 30 inch barrels with a special order of Bernard Steel. Its stock will be a straight/splinter configuration and will have the skeleton butt plate. I'll specify setters onlyfor the engraving (they'd be Gordons, but no one could tell but me) and also include quail, grouse and woodcock. The chokes would be open, to shoot 55%/65% with #7 shot. The drop at the heel of the 15 " butt stock would be 2 1/4 inches for rising birds. I'd have my initials engraved in the gold inlay on the stock.

How's that for dreaming?!

Matt, what a gun this will be! Better plant a few more warm season grass buffers on your farm to hold more pheasants. You will likely never miss with this gun.

"A" grade top lever hammer gun, 16 gauge on an 0 frame, 28" fluid steel barrels choked IC/MOD.. CPG stock with SKBP.

I'm with Reggie... BHE 32" 28ga, straight grip, sfe, ssbp, dt, 14 5/8" lop, 1 /12 x 2 1/2, .018/.024, weight to be 6-6.25 lbs., non-automatic safety, skeletal top lever and trigger guard, roundel on bottom with vignette of my Lab with a quail in his mouth and doves, pheasants and quail engraved on sides. "Made for D. C. Corona on top rib, let's see anything I've forgotten? Oh yes, a gold compass inletted into the left side of stock of a killer piece of wood. Nah, just kidding about the compass but it has to have killer wood.

AAHE 28 gauge 32" Bernard barrels if available, Damascus if Bernards are not available. There should be a set of Bernards in the junk pile since no one ever ordered them. Bore them as tight as possible. Flat tapered rib, no extension rib and no safety on this pigeon gun. Straight grip for raciness, unplated, checkered double triggers for versatility, #1 size stock and skeleton butt on a sharp curve to stick to my shoulder, one big gold bead to save the elephants, engraving bold and deep, no birds or dogs, all scroll, to shield the engravers from criticism in the future. Gold plated screws and hardware on the long splinter forend as we recently saw on the forum.

Wow, an A grade hammer 16! I'm backsliding on my choice again.

Thanks for responding.

Whew, you had me worried there when you wanted to put a compass in that "killer wood" butt stock! I like the skeletal top lever and trigger guard touch. I don't recall, did Parker ever do that on a BHE grade? Don't worry, though, whatever the case, your order will include that (very nice) specification. ;-)

If only dreams could come true! I would want a 20ga 0-frame AHE with 30" steel barrels weighing as close to 6lbs as possible. This will be a straight stock/ splinter DT gun with a LOP of 15 1/8" and DAH of 2 3/8". This gun will have special deep engraving similar to the flower motif. The bottom of the receiver will have 4 special setters engraved. This is an upland bird gun.

Ken

SA1 Special. 34 inch barrel, straight stock.

Bill, I checked, and there are 32" 28 gauge barrels available! I wonder just how tight the Bros. Parker could bore a 28 gauge.

I, and the elephants (not to mention the engravers), thank you for your order!

Ken, An upland gun for sure! I'll get you rush delivery IF you let me shoot it.

Hey, our first one! I'll pick out a really nice piece of wood for this one.

BHE 0 frame two barrel set 28 inch cylinder and full with 20 and 28 gauge bbls no more that 6 lbs with st grip and splinter forend skeleton butt plate 1 1/2 x2 1/2 14 1/2 lop. Bobby

Garry,

I thought all guns were shot before they left the factory.

Garry, my order requires an AH grade 0 frame action with 2 sets of barrels. The first set of barrels would be 20 ga., 32" in length, and choked full and modified with a beaver tail forearm. The second set of barrels would be 28ga., splinter forearm, and 28" barrels with mod. and I.C. chokes. Since I think I have enough money leftover I want it housed in an oak and leather case with French fitting. Perfect, I'm willing to wait!

All current orders will be shot by me before delivery. I'll let you know how well your gun shoots before it's shipped. I reserve the option to keep any and all orders pending how much I like them...:rotf:

Craig, another excellent choice. Looks like you have your shooting bases covered.

A DH 20 with 28 in.barrels choked cyl. light mod.straight stock 14 1/4 1 3/8 dac skeleton butt with flushing grouse engraved on each side and a Gournet woodcock on the plate. Will write with further instructions to aggravate the staff later.

It would be a BHE-16 two barrel set, PG-DT-SF/BTF made to order.... what dreams are made of...(-: SXS Ohio

DHE 20 ga., 32" barrels, straight stock, extra nice wood, thick comb, 2 3/4" at the heel, skeleton butt, double triggers, no safety, 6.5 pounds.

3 frame BHE damasus half pistol grip with 34" 10ga barrels F and F, 34" 12 ga F and M and 26" 12 ga M and IM. Gun to weigh 10lbs with 34 inch barrels and as light as I could get it while maintaning balance with the 26s. 2 triggers of course. 2.5 inch chambers on the 12s and equivalent on the 10. SSBP of course.

I would add a more open 24" 12 but that would blow the budget.