MY FIRST PARKER
 

Well, my first Parker arrived on Saturday. It's 1901 16 gauge on a 0 frame with 26" barrels choked ic/mod with a POW Grip. I cannot believe how this gun fits me. I know it will become my go to grouse/woodcock gun. Just wanted to show off some pics of it. It only a VH, but I am very pleased with it.

Steve, I just want to touch that gun... What a beauty!!

Sometimes we just get very lucky and this time it was you!!

Color me green with envy. :envy:

Steve,
You stated in your post that your first Parker was "only a VH". Please understand that the major difference in your gun and an AH is purely cosmetic and given proper care, that beautiful little gun will still be doing its job long after you and I are gone.

Thats one good looker for being over 100....I also have a 1901 16ga. its a GH on a 1 frame 28" demascus barrels. Its weight is 6lbs-12oz I had the barrels freshed up and the rest of the gun is original. Its been used to slay roosters and does a fine job! What does your 0 frame weigh? Thanks SXS ohio....

I bet your gun is really nice! I weighed it on my digital scale and it weighed 6Lb 5 oz.

A great weight for grouse... where does it balance?

Dean, just behind the pin. I shot it today with the 2.5" RST's, and man, does it handle sweet!

NHHunter,

That's a fine old Parker, classic in every regard and one I would think any member of this board would be proud to own. I have always thought a 16 ga V epitomized what Parker did. Fundamentally, they are the same as the highest grade guns but made to be hunted; above average wood and just enough engraving on the receiver to show they were carefully engraved by hand; and there is nothing wearing feathers that can't be taken humanly with an appropriate 16 ga load. A very elegant gun in it's own right. Congratulations.

Perfect!... for a little 0-frame sixteen.

Sweet looking gun. My second Parker is in transit right now, also a 16 guage.

Dave- What is it and can we get some pics when you get it?

A DHE and I wil try to post on Monday.

To go to field with a Parker Gun when the air is fresh with the scent of the earth, is about as close to our maker as a man will ever know.
I have been fortunate in my 69 years to step into the woods with a Parker under my arm, a sandwich in my pocket, and the biggest grin you can imagine.
What a very nice Parker. Jim Thynne

It's great to have Jim T. on this site. Hope we see you at the Southern. This will be my 52nd season with my first VH Parker, made in 1904. In three or four years, I will have owned and shot it as long or longer than the original owner.

I'll be there Bill, and will be looking forward to seeing all the fellowthere.............Jim