Recent Rock Island Auction
 

Good Morning,

Did anyone attend or bid on guns from this weekend's Rock Island auction? I went to the preview day and parts of Saturday's and Sunday's auction. There were a good number of Parkers of all kinds -- original condition, upgrades, reproductions. Several 8 gauge Parkers, both hammer and hammerless, and some nice 410s (for those who covet those). A really nice N 10 gauge built on a #6 frame was a highlight for me (I did not bid on it as I was holding out for another Parker down the line...and my wife was sitting next to me, if you understand what I mean...). I thought this gun was an 8 gauge it was so large and heavy (notes said 12 lbs. 12 oz.) It was a very nice gun.

There were some real bargains in my opinion, and some that went for premium prices (the 8s and 410s, of course).

I managed to win a nice 10 gauge grade 3 and a really nice G grade 12 built on a #1 frame (I thought it was a 16 when I first saw it a picked it up).

Just curious if anyone else participated in the auction and what your thoughts are (and if you got any treasures from the auction).

I bought the N 10 #6 frame. It was nice to hear your opinion of the gun. According to the Parker letter it went to Hatcechubbee AL on 12/12/1902. Thanks

Craig, I'm sure you will enjoy this gun. It is extraordinary. The barrel pattern is still in great shape as was the the rest of the gun. I imagine it has taken some geese at long distances in its day -- I could see them over the barrels when I hefted it(!). If I may ask, what are your plans for the gun? Shoot it, keep it in the safe?...and obviously enjoy the heck out of it.

I will shoot ducks and geese with it this fall with my handloads, 1 1/4oz Bismuth. I have a soft spot for the big guns. A few years back I was thinking about an 8ga but they can't be used for waterfowl and the big 10's can still be used which is half the fun of owning these old guns.

Based on the short time I had examining and shouldering your gun, you are in for a great deal of "fun." I hope you will post a picture of the gun and your first duck with it this fall. Thanks again for responding to my post. Enjoy your gun.

Craig, does your letter tell you that the gun was made as a ten gauge or rebarrelled from eight gauge?

Made as a 10ga

The true sign of a seriously dedicated auction bidder is doing his research well in advance of the auction date. e.g., the letter.






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cl what do the barrels weight andthe chamber lentgh...wish you luck with the big gun....charlie

Going to Alabama I would bet that the big gun was Mr.Sankey's turkey gun.