[Tom Hawkins]

I traded remington and browning semi automatics for doubles in the seventies and eighties as everyone wanted the firepower of more shells. Doubles were cheap and damascus was feared and cheaper. I would buy guns at garage sales, small shows, and wherever I could find them and trade up at big shows like Tulsa. Broken guns were bought that were attained cheap and repaired then traded. Friends knew that I was looking for doubles and would call me when they knew of one. Brian is right about the chase of a gun and then wanting something else better. If the gun fits and is a really good shooter it stays. I turn down guns now that I would have jumped on years ago. Charlie's statement about the internet hits home. I found parts that I had been looking for for years. Before the Parker information became public you would have to go on what you knew as far as condition and rarity, It has been a neat endeavor that has helped meet many fine people. The "IT" gun is always on the horizon, and probably always will be.