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What is the consent of the GCA members, as to the proper case for a Parker???
Unread 08-02-2025, 03:26 PM   #1
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Default What is the consent of the GCA members, as to the proper case for a Parker???

What case is the proper venue for transporting either; a "VH" [12 Ga. - 1916] / "Trojan" [16GA. - 1919] to the field?

I think the "leg of mutton", while I think a rectangular case fitted, definitely highlight the upper grades?

Also what is EASIER on my SS Check?

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I would get a good full length zipper case. That will afford the guns good protection and won’t eat up the SS check. Leg of mutton’s are risky if you aren’t experienced enough to know what to look for.
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I would get a good full length zipper case. That will afford the guns good protection and won’t eat up the SS check. Leg of mutton’s are risky if you aren’t experienced enough to know what to look for.
Agree with Mike. Clean and lube your Fox, Parker or any SxS or O/U, put it together and transport it that way. I promise you, more damage will occur as you attempt to assemble your gun on your tailgate or at your trunk. Ask me how I know.
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Full length padded zipper case. Any kind of takedown case is a pain when travelling with a lot of guns.
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What case is the proper venue for transporting either; a "VH" [12 Ga. - 1916] / "Trojan" [16GA. - 1919] to the field?

I think the "leg of mutton", while I think a rectangular case fitted, definitely highlight the upper grades?

Also what is EASIER on my SS Check?

Thanks for the shared information.
I agree, Joseph, a LoM case, one with the right “patina” would be excellent for either. Join the PGCA, post your want list in the members section, and you may find just what you need.
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When I first started going around to these uhm SxS events I’d carry way more guns than I needed and had them pretty much all in LOM cases . I’d pick them up kinda cheap fix this that or the other and used them . But each event I’d attend with 12-20 guns seemed I’d always break something or tear stitches or some such garbage . Now if I go I don’t take anywhere near as many guns and use Boyt canvas take down cases .
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Here are two Abercrombie & Fitch cases I acquired for precisely the same purpose.

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An aluminum padded case is best for airline travel. You have to pack your gun in a secure well padded case as the baggage handlers are notorious for tossing cased guns around. I know
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What case is the proper venue for transporting either; a "VH" [12 Ga. - 1916] / "Trojan" [16GA. - 1919] to the field?

I think the "leg of mutton", while I think a rectangular case fitted, definitely highlight the upper grades?

Also what is EASIER on my SS Check?

Thanks for the shared information.
So, Joseph, I interpreted your question to be what case would be age appropriate for your late teens guns. I still think the LoM case to be a good move. However, like many of my colleagues here, I use long cases for my guns when hunting. Like has been stated, not having to assemble the gun repeatedly, makes for fewer opportunities for a mishap.

So, again, join the PGCA and see what members might have to offer.
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I have a half-dozen LOM cases; they are stored up in the floor joists in my basement and haven't been moved in years. They're cool, but too much trouble. I have a single and a double long case and they're all I ever use.
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