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Unread 05-30-2024, 07:33 AM   #1
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As much as I love my Parkers, I've always wanted a specialty grade LC Smith in 20ga. My only problem is most I found had the single trigger which I'm not a fan of. So at the Southern on Sunday I found my dream gun sitting on the table at Robin Hollow outfitters. After looking it over and shouldering it, I don't think I've felt a better feeling bird gun. I spoke with Bill Hatfield and got his card and told him I would be in touch in a few weeks. So this past Tuesday, I took delivery of my new girl. Made in 1919, 26" barrels, twin ivory beads, probably right at 6lbs...
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Congratulations on a nice one. I have one similar and always appreciate the artistry.
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Nice Elsie 20 John!
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You got one with good engraving IMO, I like the birds and the wood. Nice gun John!
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Nice,,, really nice!
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That wood is gorgeous!
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That wood is gorgeous!
Thank you! Yes it caught my eyes as well!
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