My first Parker, which I still have, was a 10 gauge Grade 3 hammergun. I was eight years old, so that was in 1947, and my Dad bought gas from a local AMACO station. The station owner had taken the Parker for gas along with a box of Super X shells, which I also still have. He wanted a gun for his son so I traded him my H&R 16 gauge single shot even. The wood had been replaced (rather crudely) but it was still a Parker. I've often thought of having new wood made, but then I treasure the memory like it is.
Best Regards, George
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