Two of the most beautiful 20 gauge Parkers that I remember best were Wilbur Parker's AHE with long barrels (Larry can tell us the length) and an AH for sale at probably the first Southern I attended about 2006 or 07. Kevin McCormack will remember it. The fellow selling it would only sell it and a BHE 16 together. He would not break them up. Kevin described the AH 20 with straight grip and long barrels as "the quintessential Parker" for its features. A magnificent gun! But the BHE with it had far better figure in the wood. As I recall, the fellow wanted no less than $70k for the pair. Kathy was holding my money that day and I couldn't find her....
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"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."
George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
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