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John that's a nice, detailed description. If, as you say, the dent is tiny it can easily be removed by a competent gun smith. Hopefully, someone in your area can direct you to a proper smith who is familiar with Parkers. Let us know what your letter states about your gun. You never know.
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01-20-2016, 09:04 AM | #4 | ||||||
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John, there is a very competent gunsmith near you in East Sandwich, MA. Give Dan Cullity a call, I'm sure he can advise you on all your questions related to condition and repair.
Dan Cullity 209 Old County Rd. East Sandwich, MA 02537 (508) 888-1147 |
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01-20-2016, 10:09 AM | #5 | ||||||
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Hello John - Welcome!
I'll echo what others have said about your family Parker and will add that it would be a decent waterfowl, pheasant, and turkey gun but unfortunately, would be a disappointment in the grouse and woodcock coverts... too heavy and too tightly choked. .
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01-20-2016, 08:59 PM | #6 | ||||||
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John,
You have a nice looking straight-grip VH. Dean gives good advice that your Parker would be better suited for the game hunting he mentioned. Now you have a good reason now to find another Parker to better suit your needs and add to the collection On another note and noticing you live in RI, we have an annual Parker Spring Fun shoot at Addieville Sporting Clays in the spring. It's usually March or April depending on the weather until spring finally arrives after a long winter. Stick around and check the Shows, Events, and Conventions. It's a great time and you'll get to meet some of the people on this forum and a lot of nice Parker Guns. |
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01-20-2016, 09:14 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Thanks for the nice welcomes. I am going to take some more pics tonight, I tried late last night but the lighting in the kitchen isn't photo friendly. I am going to wait until the letter comes to decide the next move. I have the butt plate off and noticed there is 988 written in pencil on the back so it is all original. I noticed the brown color on the barrels is blotchy so unless the letter says something crazy I am going to send it out for a proper cleaning, dent removal, re-blue, stock soak and refinish. The gun hangs perfect when I shoulder it so it will be worth it to me to to have it done. Thanks again, I'll post some pics later, John
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I saw where there is a shoot at Addieville, I am 30 minutes south of it. I have never shot there but would love to.
I was already thinking of locating a lighter Parker, a friend said he had one hanging on the mantle so I had him see what it was, turns out it was a T Parker hammer gun made in Belgium. I already have my late dads Belgium made 10 gauge hammer gun I have been slowly cleaning up, it's in the same class as the T Parker, he used to shoot it years and years ago with full brass shells. I will keep looking for a lighter Parker for upland. I might try this VH on ducks someday. John PS. I just did the online letter request so the wait is on. LOL |
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01-21-2016, 10:45 AM | #9 | ||||||
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Keep us informed about the PGCA letter. A straight grip stock on a VH Parker of the period is a bit unusual and to be appreciated.
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01-21-2016, 01:30 PM | #10 | ||||||
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John,
The New England Parker boys have been gathering at Addieville to shoot for several years in the spring of the year. It date and time is announced here, on the forum, so keep an eye out for the date (I assume we will have the shoot again this year). It started out small, maybe 6 or 8 of us but has grown every year. Last year we must of had 4 or 5 squads of 6 or 8 people each. Most of us don't even keep score, it a fun shoot; lots of laughs and a little BS thrown in too. Some stay afterward and we grill some burgers & dogs and people bring dishes to pass around too. Lots of Parker talk and just good fun. Some wives that don't shoot tag along too, so don't be afraid of bringing along non-shooters. I'm sure you would enjoy the day and we would enjoy meeting you there. |
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