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Unread 10-02-2021, 12:15 PM   #1
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This 1899 gun was unused since the death of its original owner at the WWI Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. It was obviously used and well maintained up to the owners death. I’m told the family never used it again. I got it in 2021. On October 1, 122 years since it left Meriden, I had the pleasure to reintroduce this gun to its intended role. Four shots were fired flawlessly through this gun and I managed to have the bird and the shot pattern occupy the same space at the same time with two of those shots. I just may use this gun a lot. Cheers Jack
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Nice find Jack!
That one’s got a lot of condition!





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Great story and great outcome Jack!
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Great story I always like hear about an old gun getting a new chance on Life. They don't forget what they were put on earth for!!! Congrats and keep shooting that fine girl!!
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Jack, all birds taken fairly are special, the places they live in are also...and when you take them with a special gun, all is complete.

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For those who haven’t seen the condition of this gun check it out in my album HERE
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For those who haven’t seen the condition of this gun check it out in my album HERE
The VH grade really shows off Parker colors well, and yours is a great example. Very nice gun with a great history.
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what a find....and awesome storey to go with it....charlie
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