Time Capsule

[edgarspencer]

This gun just walked into a local shop out of the blue. I went to check out a CHE, and after seeing this 1928 VH, sn 228118, completely forgot about the C.
I have occasionally used the expression 'new' or 'mint' in describing other guns, but seeing this was as exciting as seeing the Parker Order books, or going to the Smithsonian for the first time. I can now say, without reservation, that I have held a new, unfired Parker. The gun was made in 1928, and is, undoubtedly the closest thing to a gun as it left the factory. It is 100% in all respects; Blueing, Wood, and Case Hardened Colors.
I could have, and still can buy the gun, but after soul searching, decided it would be wasted on me in fairly short order. I have to be able to enjoy my guns in all aspects of owning them, which means being able to shoot them. It would be like falling in love with a virgin who could spend the rest of her life with you. After you got over the fact that you were loved in return, what would you most want to do with her?
These pictures simply do not do the gun proper justice. That's Gary Herman holding her.

[Michael Linn]

...thanks for a rare glimpse into the past!

[Holeshot]

I am amazed at how bold the checking looks in the pictures. Nice to see a new one. Thanks Dave

[edgarspencer]

David, that's exactly what I thought when I first laid eyeballs on it. Every facet of the gun set new benchmarks in my mind for what the factory did. Even the checkering on the safety button is sharp to the touch.
Gary and I have had a couple discussions about this gun since yesterday, and we each were giggling about it. To put any minds at ease, I've decided to at least take the girl to the dance. I'll be on my best behavior.

[SXS OHIO]

Could youn put me in touch with the seller? Please send P.M. thanks Kenny Graft

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Kenny Graft

Could youn put me in touch with the seller? Please send P.M. thanks Kenny Graft

Sorry Kenny, There isn't a seller anymore. I couldn't resist.

[Bill Murphy]

As one poster said, "a rare glimpse into the past", wearing a pink shirt.

[C.O.B.]

congrats Edgar on the nice find. That must be a pretty nice gun shop what with the cased doubles in your first picture. So what about the C?

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

As one poster said, "a rare glimpse into the past", wearing a pink shirt.

It takes a real man to wear pink, Bill. In fairness, it's more like that preppy Edgartown Red (other than summering there, no relation to me, Though my daughter Martha still refers to Marthas Vineyard as "My Vineyard")

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

congrats Edgar on the nice find. That must be a pretty nice gun shop what with the cased doubles in your first picture. So what about the C?

Rich, that pic was back at Gary's house. Finding this gun was incongruous in that the shop is a little 'hole-in-the-wall' kind of place where you go to get .22s and general stuff. The owner has turned up some nice Parkers, including a 75% DHE that I bought a while back.

I'm going to get as much back-story as I can. That the gun was handled so little in the 85 years since new gives me hope the box may be kicking around.

[John Taddeo]

Beautiful, any story behind who or why this gun was preserved in pristine condition?