My grandfather's cousin took my dad to the Parker showroom in 1917 and bought him this 1 frame VHE 16 for his birthday. Even though my grandfather worked at Parker, he wouldn't buy him a gun. I don't think the old guy even knew how to bait a hook until he retired. There have been a cord of them since that time, but this one will stay. My dad took me out with him thanksgiving morning. We had just crossed a footbridge when I heard "BOOM...BOOM" (Hey when your 7, it really sounded BIG) He then says to me "You go get those two, I'll get these" That man still walks on water in my mind.
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