gun case information
 

I would like duplicate a PARKER gun case for my circa 1934 ,28 ga. VHE. Where might discover the proper style from this era?

There were a few possibilities and none were made by Parker Bros. but were supplied and listed in catalogues. A low grade gun such as a Trojan or VH, unless otherwise mentioned in a research letter - and such mention is scarce - would likely have been shipped in an inexpensive canvas and leather take-down case.

I have a 1930's Red Head brand-
 

- tan canvas and leather trim, but NOT a take down style, as shown in Dean's reply- mine are full length--need to know the OAL of your 28 bore Parker- believe the ones I have were for M1892-M1894 Winchesters- Hard to find any pre-WW11 period case with Parker or other logos embossed.
My PGCA friend Angel Cruz often has LOM and other high quality cases for sale, you might consider sending him a PM and see what he has at present- a great guy to deal with indeed!!:bigbye:

See Angel's current listing in our "For Sale" section

FRANCIS,
The OAL, shall soon be determined as the time passes this beautiful day. Please find more kindness ,and save me some ammunition up there for my visit next week.
I am greatful for your reply............

I think I have 6 paper 28 gauge shells
 

-so they are yours- can't ship, but let me know where and when you'll be in the Grand Rapids MI area and we'll see if we can hook up-- a 28 Gauge Parker- a svelte sprite- like Audrey Hepburn- vs an 8 or 10 gauge hammer Parker- Ethyl Merman:corn::corn::corn::rolleyes: or Sophie Tucker??:cool::cool::cool:

Roger,
If your gun was purchased from a dealer such as Abercrombie & Fitch then it may have included a leather case for a 28 gauge. Here is an A&F case made specifically for a 28 gauge. These cases were scaled down for the the small bore guns and are not as common as the bigger cases.

Pat

Thanks PAT, YOUR INFORMATION IS VERY HELPFUL. NOW I CAN CONTACT A NEPHEW THAT WORKED FOr A&F AND PERHAPS HE MAY LEAD ME FARTHER.YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!! ROGER

Roger,
Although not in as good condition as Patricks example here is another A&F case for a 28 gage.

Those are some wonderful shells, Larry. What shot size?

I don't recall Bill. I received 10 boxes with the gun but have given most of them away as I don't shoot that gage. I think I kept one box and will look around for it tonight.

One box rests proudly on my shelf of shell boxes, it's one of my favorites actually. Thank you again for passing it along to me.

Destry

Roger: Other appropriate period cases for your Parker might be marked VonLengerke & Detmold or VonLengerke & Antoine (both were later acquired by A&F). Iver Johnson also sold Parkers through their catalogue along with Fox, Smith, Ithaca & others. Their cases are also embossed with their name.

Best Regards, George

Here is an example of the VL&A small bore case that George is referring to. It is not the LOM style like the A&F case. It will only accomdate 24" barrels and was made for either a short barrel small bore shotgun or perhaps a take down rifle.

Pat

If I had a 28 VHE I might have to have one of these made for it:

http://robertcochrane.com/legomutton.html

If I had a 1934 VHE 28, I would search for an Abercrombie and Fitch VC trunk case made in England. If you find one originally made for a smallbore, it will be the find of the century, but they were original Parker items for skeet guns and some few field guns.