2019 Parker additions--how about you??
 

2019 is not over yet BUT???
The year began with the purchase of the Milo B Robertson BH featured in the Spring PP. Member Charlie Wheeler did a great article about the gun and it was for sale for months on GB with no takers. I went to visit the dealer that listed the gun and took it home.
A few weeks later a call from Josh L. "Craig, I have just the gun for you a CH 10ga with 34" damascus barrels". Met Josh at the Baltimore show and it is now in my collection and a picture of the gun is on the PGCA homepage. One hell of a duck slayer!!
Then a DHE 20ga 30" straight grip shows up on GB. A quick letter request (thanks Chuck) the gun was shipped to Dinuba CA in the heart of the duck hunting area (same as the widgeon guns) of California. Now in my collection.
Then a GH 12/30 in great condition from Chuck Bishop, followed by a #1 Frame 12ga CH Bernard from Steve Barnett at the Hausmann's Fall Shoot. Then my good friend Mark Kircher offers me the 1893 World’s Fair CH 12/30 exhibition gun (DGJ Autumn 2017) it is now in my collection. Then a 10 gauge D TL hammer gun 32" #4 frame with no condition that needs some work to make it a shooter from Morphy’s. A 16ga DHE 28" damascus from a PGCA member that is now my pheasant gun and then a DH 12ga 30” on GI that was so cheap I had to buy it. Whew 9 in 2019!!
Sold or gifted 7 two very nice Super Foxes, a beautiful NID Super 10 grade 3, a Parker BHE and a nice NID Grade 3 12ga.. I gifted two guns to my son, a very nice 20ga Sterlingworth 26” and a Fox CE 12/30. So I’m plus 2 for the year how about you?

No way would I follow that performance!!

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I bought a very nice high condition DHE 16 with a 30” vent rib, transitional gun with BT. Also a high condition GHE 20, double trigger BT choked IC/F, 26” that is about as close to perfect as you can get for the uplands. And my buddy Mark Kircher sold me a super nice 28 bore VH straight stock 30” barrel on the 0 frame. I think that’s it for 2019.

I didn’t get rid of any . But seems to me I got a VH 16 0 frame 26” , VHE 12 1 1/2 frame 26” , VH 12 2 barrel 2 frame 28” 30” , DH 10 2 frame 30” , DH 10 3 frame 32” , DH 12 3 frame 28” , DH 12 3 frame 32” , VH 28 gauge 0 frame 26” , Grade 1 10 gauge top lever 2 frame 2 barrel 26” 30” , Grade 1 10 gauge 3 frame top lever 30” , GH 10 gauge 3 frame 34” , PH 10 gauge 3 frame 32” , AH Fox 12 gauge A Grade upgrade 30” , WIN Model 12 12 Heavy Duck 30” , Browning Broadway 12 gauge 32” and a Browning Belgian A-5 Lite 12 26” . I’m quite sure I’ve left out something shotgun wise and certainly left out the rifles but most of the rifles I acquired this year were utilitarian and or built guns . I will add I have my eye on a rather decent little MAnnlicher Schoenauer Model 1903 carbine in 6.5x64MS that I suspect may very well be in my possession before 12/31/19 LOL’s !

The Parker that made me a first time Parker owner, a 1929 DHE 16 ga. with 32" barrels, and a fitted set of 32" barrels in 20 ga.

In the process of selling off a few that I don't shoot anymore.

To be continued............

This has been the year for small bores for me. And it is not over yet

Only 1 Parker but I had to sell a couple of Parkers to help pay for it but it was worth it. A GH 28 ga. with 28" Special Steel barrels.

I'm trying to downsize, cut back on double gun buying.

So I bought a nice little 20g / VHE / straight stocked / single trigger gun at the Vintagers, from Josh.
I said I was "trying"

Craig— Do NOT let the MS 1903 6.5 get away under any circumstances. Jeff

Id rather get a later made version like an MC or MCA . This things a low comb gun like my MS 1908 8x56 . But it does have a Pachmayer side flip mount and it actually lines up pretty well . We have it at the shop and I play with it every day I'm there . Can't say I'm much on the flip over mounts but I have the exact same mount on my MS MC 308 and it shoots very well when I have my ducks in a row .

This year I added a nice Parker Trojan 16 gauge purchased from a member of this site, and I also just purchased a Lefever 12 gauge with Damascus barrels in excellent condition. I hope to post some photos when I get them to the range in the near future.
Tim

I hit a milestone this year in that I didn't buy a single gun in 2019.

I'm trying to deal with my Parker substance abuse issues & am on the verge of selling off most of my gun gatherings to get down to the few that I like & use the most.

I'm not saying I'm done in any way, I'm just working on keeping things in perspective & on an even keel. I have a Model 21 20ga upgrade project in the works & am telling myself that it will be the last major upgrade or restoration project I'll do.:whistle:

Only one for me the AHE 20 with a factory set of 28 gauge barrels. :shock:

Actually just got my first VH 12 gauge

Steve Barnett sold a nice 12 PH on a 1 frame for me. Purchased a DHE 20 with 30 inch barrels in Jan of 2019 and since then I have been a good boy convincing myself that I do not need anymore guns, just more birds to shoot at. Am well aware that need does not have a damn think to do with gun purchases. Am always looking, love the 12 ga DHE 1/2 frame on Guns International. It is rare and eye candy plus it rings my bell. I think that there are some greats buys out there in English boxlocks. Steve has G. E. Lewis that fits me to a T and I have never owned a gun from the other side of the pond but do I need a another 2 1/2 gun ? know that I have not stopped buying just slowing down.

This year I added two Parkers to my collection of “shooters”.

First was a beautiful little VHE 28 gauge Skeet gun that needed nothing done but to shoot and enjoy it.

Second was a 20 gauge Trojan in very decent condition that needs nothing more that the wood to be stripped and refinished with Timberluxe. I am very happy that this Trojan is early enough to have the rib extension.

Both guns were advertised here by PGCA members.





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Held firm for the first ten months of the year and didn't buy anything. Then in November got a little solid rib Remington Model 17 and for December have a very late Remington Parker on the way.

Got a very nice high condition 20ga DH with straight grip, 26" barrels with a weight of 6lb 1 oz with letter and hang tags and perfect dimensions for me from PGCA member Josh at the Vintagers.

The perfect upland DH James - a very nice gun for sure!





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Parker additions for me were a 1925 12 gauge Trojan 28” f/f chokes for turkey and duck hunting and a 28 gauge reproduction with 26” barrels for pheasants.

I bought one Parker in 2019. It’s a GHE 12 gauge with 32” barrels, beaver tail forend, straight grip stock, single select trigger, twin ivory beads and still has a lot of condition. Perfect dimensions for me. There is also a 16 gauge I want but haven’t had success contacting the owner ... yet!

I’m vascillating to replace a VH 16 gauge 1 frame straight grip 30” that was tighter than the hinges of hell (choke wise) I traded of 25 years ago , just haven’t seen the one that’ll make me write the check . And I even eased up and am receptive to PG as well LOL’s :whistle:

There was a time I only wanted 26” barreled Parker’s or any SxS for that matter . I’ve obviously gotten over that but when a person says 26” I automatically think bird barrels IE open for grouse quail etc :cool:

Modest year, but the highlight is the GH Damascus 20 bore I picked up in March...28" with the factory right barrel cylinder, left Mod., it proved deadly on doves this season. Followed by a 1 1/2 frame, late Meriden VH 12 in April, and finally a straight grip VH 20 with 26" barrels and nice stock dimensions weighing a svelte 6 lbs. even, in nice "original" condition in October.

My focus this year was small bores and it was very successful, although a few big bores found their way in too.

A bunch of 16's. Several on the 0 frame, a 0 frame G hammer gun, a 1 frame with 26 inch barrels may be the best handling of the bunch

A GH 20 with Damascus barrels

A GH 28 (that used to be a 20 Damascus) that may be the favorite.

Several others. Although not new, Brian Dudley completed my VH 20 project which was a labor of love and turned out great. Patience and money were well rewarded

Re-joined PGCA after numerous years. Life got in the way.
I was gifted my Parker from my father about 40 years ago. He and I hunted with it for too many years to count.
Not fancy, but a beautiful 12 Ga.
It is "PH" grade. Serial #71360
Made: Sep 17, 1894
Damascus, 30" BBL

Going to get it out and do some quail hunting this new year. Live in Montana, good place to hunt.
Good to be back.
Jim L. Lawrence

I picked up two L. C. Smiths -- a 26 inch 1903 3E 16 gauge and a grade 4 12 with what I believe is an original skeleton steel buttplate. A Parker C grade 12 hammer gun and CHE 16, both with Bernard Steel barrels; a VHE 2 frame 30 inch, straight/splinter gun from 1912; a BH 12 straight/splinter from the 1890s; and a Quality U 12, also with straight/splinter and 30 inch barrels. Two Rook Rifles (one a Holland and Holland) rounded out the year. Working on fulfilling my promise to my wife to scale back the buying next year.

Garry, as they say around here "you done good"

I was blessed to become the caretaker of a lifter 20 gauge this year.... and learned a ton in the process. Also a 1 frame GH 12. Looking forward to 2020!!

I sooooo want a hammer 20!!!

Mark, I absolutely love the gun. Needs some work. However, the reception and input from fellow PGCA members has been more than amazing. Meeting Charlie Herzog and talking with Gary Carmichael.... priceless!!

I’d be plenty happy with a top lever Grade 2 16 gauge on an 0 frame preferably with 26” barrels :cool:

Garry, have you gotten an LCSCA letter on the skeleton butt gun?

Bill, I tried, but alas, according to Jim S., there are no records for the gun.

The piece de resistance of my memorabilia collection is Wilbur Parker's patent book. That was added this year

Can't stand it....Since others have mentioned their non-parker activity,

Mint condition LC Smith .410, and Ithaca Field Grade 28 gs, also in 90% original condition, both found at the Southern.
A really nice Sterlingworth Trap 12 ga, and a nice Sterlingworth 20 with 26" barrels, A Grade 1 Ithaca NID 16, a 90% condition Remington 1900 KED 12 ga, a Baker Bataviia "Leader" 20 bore in 90% original condition that weighs 5 1/2 lbs.

I actually have made a decision to not look for a hammer 20. There are so few and there are others who want them more than I do. Of course, that could change

Santa should be bringing a few more things for Christmas. Followed by the Grinch bringing the credit card bill shortly thereafter

A pair of early Model 21's,

1932 20 gauge, double trigger, 28", Full/Mod
1939 16 gauge, double trigger, 28", Mod/Cyl


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Problem solved

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I have an early Model 21 12 gauge. Would love an early 20 gauge. Maybe next year . . .

Still trying to decide on a theme for next year. Small bores worked well this year. Have been considering rifles since I don't have very many and my son has taken such an interest in them.

I was happy to add a very nice DH 12 ga with 30" Damascus barrels on a 2 frame. I've also been working on a DHE 0 frame 20 ga. but it looks like it will have to wait until spring. Stay tuned!

OK, non Parkers. For young Mills, I have scored a short barrel Winchester High Wall in .219 Donaldson Wasp, built by John Oberlies of Dayton, Ohio probably in the late thirties or early forties, a great varmint killer by the best custom rifle maker of the era. It is an addition to my long time 14 gun Oberlies collection. Another is a near mint, 1880s Lindner Daly hammer gun, a two barrel set, ten gauge, near Diamond Quality, marked by Thomas Golcher of Philadelphia with 28" and 32" wonderful Damascus barrels. My favorite Parker this year is a unique 30" 20 gauge Trojan, lettered by PGCA in that configuration. Another is a great little Inland Steel (General Motors) M1 Carbine, given to me by a very good friend who also owns General George C. Patton's DHE 20 gauge Parker bird gun, among other Patton memorabilia including THE 1913 Patton saber.