Finally
 

I finally got my act together and shot my 16ga. damascus gun for the dove opener here in Co. I used RST 2.5" # 8. It worked. Who knew???
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Nice job Paul! Here in that bastion of liberalism and earthy-crunchy types, Massachusetts, those are known as "songbirds" and unfortunately, will never be considered gamebirds.

By the way, that is one fine looking Parker. Is it a B grade? It sure looks like a B.

Paul,

Very nice picture. Tell us more about the gun.

Derrick

I will describe the gun for you guys. "Not an ugly gun".

I've owned the gun for 11 years, and this is the first time I've ever shot it. I did letter the gun last year. It states, the gun was ordered by E K Tryon Co. in Phil. Pa. on Jan 11, 1912 and shipped on March 21, 1913. It was sent to the Augest Leady Co. in Indianapolis, IN. Order book #85 lists it as an AHE hammerless , 16ga. with 28" damascus barrels choked RH cyl , LH mod. The order specified engrave pistol grip shield M W Kelly. The price was $225.00

My my what an outstanding gun :bowdown: and yes here in Connecticut they are considered song birds also. I wonder what song #8 shot sings?:rolleyes:

It sings the old Prince lyrics "...this is what it sounds like when doves cry."


(You guys do know who Prince is...right ?)


BTW: That is an amazing gun !

How many of those RST 2 1/2" beauties did it take to down those birds ?

John,

That's not something you ask a man about doves, if he wants to tell you he'll tell you. *wink*

Destry

I'm sure he did better than my score on doves this year (only one hunt): Two empty shells, no birds in the game bag !


They are humbling...to say the least.

Yes, he stole a line from Destry -

He is now "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince"

. . . but he still won't use his 'real name' like Destry has reluctantly agreed to do. :duck: