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Originally Posted by Craig Larter
My story is much like Dean's. I hunted ducks with my Uncle Bill at 16 in the late 60's, he was a double gun guy but AH Fox was his preference. Uncle Bill owned a gun shop and a boat dealership. Establishing my career and family completely absorbed my time and money in my 20's, 30's and 40's. I hunted with a Winchester 101 20ga and a Winchester 23 12ga. My job took me to Philadelphia for 6 years and spending dollars on guns was not in the budget but I did collect a few vintage decoys. By the time I hit 50 I had the discretionary income the result of two business transactions that allowed me to retire and enjoy life. So I'm 70 and have been retired for 20 years and have a bunch of Parkers, Foxes and Elsies, hunt ducks like a maniac, and travel the world hunting. Life has been good but not without it's gut punches.
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I hope by the time I hit 50+ I have some decent doubles in my collection .
Though I also know its not financially practical for me to buy one every year .
I realized as well I dont have to be in a big hurry either . I got what is essentially one of my dream Parkers .