GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS

Steve Hodges · 01-09-2012, 09:58 AM

This past Saturday I attended the 7th Annual East Coast Fine Arms Show in Stamford, Ct. Dave Suponski, Dean Roming, Larry Frey and Tom Wooden had the fantastic Parker Display tables set up to showcase the Parker Collectors Association. A wonderful day was had by all and is chronicled in the “Shows, Events and Conventions” thread for all to read. As a “new” member of the Association and never having met anyone at the table, I was not only made to feel welcome by everyone, but Dean and Dave went out of their way to help me find a great 1928 Parker 16 Gauge PHE with 26” Parker Steel Barrels choked about LT Mod/Imp Mod, on a #1 frame. The serial # is 226,246, and it is in the book. Here are some pictures of my “new” Parker that I will be getting a letter on. Thanks guys.

Steve Hodges · 01-09-2012, 10:14 AM

Some more pictures.

Autumn Daze · 01-09-2012, 10:18 AM

Steve, Thank You for the kind words. And I am sure I can speak for the rest of the guys that we really enjoyed spending time with you at the show.After all that is what this is all about. I was so very happy that you found that great gun. No excuses now my friend....

But lets not forget that wonderful Morris Baker who handed you some RST shells for the new gun. I think during the course of 3 days Morris must have given away 3 cases of shells. A wonderful man of the highest order....and a good business man....what a great guy!!!

Brush Buster · 01-09-2012, 10:21 AM

Stephen ,I have been in search of a Skeleton Butt Plate and Dean called me Saturday with some information on a butt plate and told me of the beautiful condition PHE with Parker Steel Barrels that you had purchased at the show ! WOW ,what a beautiful gun ,CONGRATS ,on a very nice find ! Russ

Steve Hodges · 01-09-2012, 10:34 AM

Dave- Yes, I meant to mention Morris Baker, what a great guy! Oh, and my wife didn't "out shop" me

TARNATION !!! · 01-09-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

..., and my wife didn't "out shop" me

When you have been married for many decades, being "out shopped" becomes a bit like "battles and the war". That lovely gun may be a battle won for you but on the scale of the war (if you keep count), I'll guess your good wife will have you "out shopped" - maybe even just with a shoe collection. And if you happen to be way ahead, feel free to share the secret.

Cheers,
Jack

Steve Hodges · 01-09-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Cronkhite

When you have been married for many decades, being "out shopped" becomes a bit like "battles and the war". That lovely gun may be a battle won for you but on the scale of the war (if you keep count), I'll guess your good wife will have you "out shopped" - maybe even just with a shoe collection. And if you happen to be way ahead, feel free to share the secret.

Cheers,
Jack

Jack- I have nothing to share

Pa SxS · 01-09-2012, 11:47 AM

From what the guys told me, you got a great deal! It's a keeper!

charlie cleveland · 01-09-2012, 12:31 PM

enjoy the gun and thanks guys for helping with the find and someday maybe somebody will come south and give away some of them great shooting shells....till then i will buy some... thanks RST.... charlie

Bruce Day · 01-09-2012, 01:18 PM

Hey Charlie, you have 1,536 posts here over 2 1/2 years. Why don't you join the PGCA?