Vh 28

[John Taddeo]

Looking back at some older threads I recalled a Vh 28 gauge that was for sale at the Gettysburg show, and happened upon the gentleman who was selling that particular gun. After a cup of coffee and some conversation the gentleman allowed me to take the gun down (yes I got the same 21 forearm story) and what I found were matching serial numbers distinctly worn and aged in proportion to the gun. Upon looking at the barrels they did measure 28 inches , not in agreement with SI book. Looking at the matting although quite faded, with a glass I saw the spacing and line at the end , again with the proportional 109 years of wear. Going a little further I found the gun to be choked at .010 and .016. I was intriuged by the bold lettering on the reciever (never saw that before) and took a picture (yes at a gun show). I don't quite agree with the 32" theory. Any thoughts?

[John Taddeo]

Here is a pic of the reciever if I can load the dam thing

[Pittypatdugan]

What was the asking price??

[John Taddeo]

The gentleman had it at $6500.

[Double Lab]

I hope you jumped at it at that price.

[John Taddeo]

Like a Steelhead on a lazer fly. I did however heed Mr. Murphy's advice from an earlier thread on doing a little homework (thanks Bill) and contacted the Delgrego's with all the info I could gather, and later sent them the gun to confirm , and they did. When my wife asked how my Christmas was, she has no idea. I think I will keep it that way. I must say I appreciate the help I recieved from the Delgregos.

[Dean Romig]

What is the serial number range please?

If it is a "transition" gun, which may not have originally had either Parker Bros. on the sides of the frame or Parker on the bottom, there is the possibility that some previous owner thought it prudent to identify the gun by stamping the sides of the frame.
Is there anything roll-stamped on the rib besides the matting, like Parker Bros., Makers, Meriden, Ct. USA Vulcan Steel?

[John Taddeo]

It is a 116 range (1903). Larry has told me this is not the first gun they have seen with the style of lettering on the reciever, as this one is carrying. I did look hard with a good glass and found the surface of the steel to be consistent throughout.

[John Taddeo]

Sorry, the matting is stamped with parker bros, meriden Conn.vulcan steel. I dont know to the letter as Larry still has the gun. It is marked on the matting, to answer your question.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks John. The serial number tells us it is not a transition gun.

I wonder what the story is about the Parker Bros stamp on the frame sides.