New 16 VH
 

My goal here was a "field gun." I wanted an honest gun with honest wear but good mechanical condition that didn't break the bank. 28" barrels and choked Cyl/IC should make a dandy grouse gun. So here she is warts and all. This would be my first "original" Parker and I have to say I've never bought a gun in this condition but the condition actually endear me to it more. Can't wait to give her a whirl.

Here's a couple more pics. As I said I planned on getting one gun yesterday, or none if nothing spoke to me, but I got two. Gun #2 up shortly, working on photos now.

Andy, I'm not good at scrutinizing photos like some of the folks on the forum, but that looks to be a great gun in really nice condition. Have fun with it. I'd be honored to be the caretaker of a gun like that.

Warts?... what warts? She's a beauty!

You mean those little dings in the wood and some loss of color? Come on... really?

That just means you've got a fine hunting companion that's been there and done that and it can take care of itself. I think you need to put a few of your own little "warts" on her and that's going to take a lot of time and honest use.





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That was meant tongue in cheek Dean, it makes me lover her more. I know there are people out there who wonder why we'd buy such a gun. Just means more for us right?? : ) I am giddy like a kid at Christmas.

congratulations andy,
"warts" and all, I would be proud to own and hunt with a gun like that.

Damn nice, my first Parker was a 1 frame 28" VH . Looking forward to seeing your new Trojan,

Very nice!! Should make an awesome Grouse, Quail and skeet gun.

Very nice! From the photos, clean screws, stock looks sound with no pins or cracks, 28" 16 ga. on a #1frame, metal looks to be in good shape, appears to lock up correctly,what's not to like. Warts, HA!, not many! I think you did well on this one.

Thank you Keith. Damn, the whole process was nerve wracking to be honest. I guess I have to just keep learning through purchasing, eh? Like learning to appreciate fine wine, you just gotta keep drinking it.