New Parker Owner

[Brad Mitchell]

I was introduced to Parker shotguns by my bird hunting partner. He purchased a 16ga. that was made in the twentys a few years ago. This was the first Parker that I had ever seen. He then purchased a 12ga. last year. All this time he was telling me about Parker shotguns and educating me on the different frame sizes and configurations. I had never really liked sxs shotguns. I have a 20ga. Franchi o/u and a Beretta ultra light deluxe 12ga. o/u. Then he started educating me on Parker repros. Then about a month ago a mutual friend of ours was shooting some birds over a young dog in my friends field where we all train our dogs. When this mutual friend retrieved his gun from his truck it was a Parker 28ga. d/t repro. I asked him if I could see the gun. He handed it to me and I instantly fell in love. It felt so great, the balance and weight was unbelievable. When I through the gun up to my shoulder it was as if I was pointing at something with my extended arm. I knew right then that I would have to have one someday. I didn't know how soon that day would be because three days ago I made a deal to buy a 28ga. with 26" bar. s/t english stock Parker repro. The gun has never been shot and has 100% of the case coloring and not a single blemish on the wood. Besides my wife and children it is the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to listen.

Brad

[Autumn Daze]

Brad,Welcome aboard! Glad to have ya.....

[ch]

Brad,
U r starting out with a dandy shoot it yet? I would like a 28 or a 10 or a.............I'm a new b also just 1 parker, got my eye on a hammerless twist gun on ivory beads stock is marked up but I like that better than proud metal. Then theres that 10 on pugs guns hammer gun they call original great twist pattern and case colar but I think its restored but a bute. Dean did u really eat a mouse? u da man ch

[Setter Man]

Brad,

Welcome...enjoy your new affliction. 28 ga Repros are sweet shooting guns, for feathered or clay birds. Pretty sure that if I had to get rid of all my guns my 28 ga repro would be the last to go.

How about posting some pictures?

Jay Gardner

[Brad Mitchell]

Jay,

This gun is so beautiful I know I am going to be scared to death the first few times I hunt with it. But, that is why I bought it and I'm going to use it every chance I get. I will post some pictures as soon as I learn how.

Brad

[Setter Man]

Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

Jay,

This gun is so beautiful I know I am going to be scared to death the first few times I hunt with it. But, that is why I bought it and I'm going to use it every chance I get. I will post some pictures as soon as I learn how.

Brad

The upside of the "piano" finish on the Repros is they'll take quite a bit of abuse. That bing said, there is something sad about a Parker that does not show signs of good, honest use.

[Brad Mitchell]

I hope the pictures of my 28ga. repro downloaded correctly.

[Brad Mitchell]

Well, I see my pictures went through. I hope I get to try her out Saturday because Grouse season in Kentucky goes out this weekend. It's a long time until next fall.

Brad

[Double Play]

Nice job on the pictures Brad. I really like the way the yellow and oranges seem to highlight the dogs. You might want to apply a protectant on the frame to help preserve the case colors.

[Brad Mitchell]

Larry,

I'm new to Parker guns. What type of protectant are you refering to?