Over the July 4th holiday I was up at my "cabin" in the Upper Pennisula just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of no cell phone. I went out to look over the area for Grouse cover and to scout some potential hunting places for the upcoming season.
Everything practically was Grousy looking. The road followed a river which upon investigation revealed what looks like a nice trout stream and a powerline going up some rather hilly country revealed what might turn out to be a pretty nice place for a deer blind come November. A fire number marked a two track that headed towards the river and was flanked on both sides by popple stands that would hold Grouse and Woodcock. I eased down the two track (I had the car not the 4X4 truck) and Damn it there was a house! I was stuck as it was narrow and a I didn't want to just back out I decided to nock on the door and inquire as to the property status and any boundries that would need to be observed.
When the door opened I was greeted by a bird hunter and his two English Setters. I introduced my self and his reply was "I know who you are, you bought Vicki's house in Channing". He told me his name and I knew who he was from the U.P. SXS shoot. Well one thing led to another and the talk turned to damascuss barrels (he does some refinishing of them and does a nice job) and Parkers. I mentioned that I belonged to the PGCA and shot mostly Parkers myself. He excused himself went into the house and came out with the gun pictured. It was his wifes bird gun but she had found something she liked a little better and was thinking of selling the Parker which is a GH 16 on an O frame with 28 inch damascuss barrels. He inquired as to my thoughts on it's value, I told him and added I think I just might know someone who would be interested in just such a gun. We parted company but I met him and his wife and shot sporting clays with them that evening.
A couple of days later I called and told him the gun was sold and could he bring it to the Duluth Double Gun shoot with him in two weeks. This was agreeable and now I have another Grouse gun
It just goes to show you Parkers are where you find them. Here are a couple of pictures of the Door Nock Parker.