Parker takedown case project

[Bruce Day]

We, Todd Kaltenbach, Russ Lindsay and I are out chasing birds in western Kansas .

In my opinion, if you look at some of the less costly cases, you will find they are made in India, Pakistan or wherever and the quality of the leather and other work is acceptable but not high. If a person is a craftsman and can do careful and high quality work, he can build a very nice case duplicating the original Parker cases.

So I am out with a 16ga top action 0 frame G hammer Damascus. Todd has a 12ga hammer gun and Russ has a 20ga V. Photos to follow on a separate thread.

[todd allen]

I have a very late Remington/Parker DHE 20 ga 2 barrel set that came in a case.

[todd allen]

This is a two barrel gun, with original Parker case, including correspondence with the maker confirming the order, and a picture of the original owner.

[Dean Freeman]

This is a two barrel gun, with original Parker case, including correspondence with the maker confirming the order, and a picture of the original owner.

Todd,
That is quite a nice gun, I'd almost rather see more pics it than the case. Can you give dimensions on the case and perhaps another pic or two with the gun broken down and "nesting".
Thanks again and I think I speak for everyone when I say our feelings won't be hurt if you include more close ups of that beautiful DHE 20.
Best
Dean

[todd allen]

I've got company coming over shortly, but will get to it.
I have been saving this gun for a contribution to the Parker Pages, as the back story on this gun is pretty interesting.

[Dean Freeman]

There have to be more cases out there. Come on guys, dust off those cases and take some pics. Its snowing like hell here on the east coast so I know most of you are sitting at home fondling your parkers anyway. I'd love to see as many different examples as possible. Don't forget to lay a tape down or take some measurements. And thanks in advance. Also, where's the info on Parker accessories? Did I hit on a taboo subject? I suppose they aren't making any more snap caps or brass shotshells.

[OH Osthaus]

Actually - someone is making repros of the 10 gauge Parker brass shotshells

They are listed at trackofthewolf.com

As for the other accesories - they are hard to find, but do show up once and a while. But you never know where or when

[Dean Romig]

I photographed this one somewhere in Connecticut in 2010.


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[Dean Freeman]

Wow!

[Dean Romig]

Parker Bros. offerings in the day.



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