Hello from Minnesota

[ParkerBoy]

I belong to a number of gun related forums, but only discovered this one today. Over the years I've owned a variety of Parkers, but have whittled the number down to the original V grade that was given to me by my Uncle. It was my Grandfathers and passed to my Uncle(Mom's Brother) and then on to me because his grandsons didn't want that "old junk".

It's a VH 16 ga. on a 0 frame, with an English straight grip #103,4XX. I'd rate it at about 40% original finish. It was my Grandfather's only shotgun and he USED it. It was my every day(during the hunting seasons) shotgun from age 15 until my Grandfather died and I gave it back to my Uncle. After my Uncle gave it back to me it was used on a semi regular basis, as I had began my "accumulation of Parkers". And a few others, too. Over the last few years it's been relegated mostly, to the safe with a few outings for grouse and sporting clays.

Please don't hate me, but my current grouse collector is an 1880's vintage 20 ga. James Purdey.

I should also note, my name "ParkerBoy" is from my Grandfather. When he first introduced me to the gun, his statement to me was, "It's a Parker boy!" I was probably about 10 at the time.

[Gunner]

Sounds perfect. How long are the bbls?
Best,
Erick

[ParkerBoy]

28"

[Dean Romig]

We'll try not to hold it against you that you prefer a Purdey over a Parker... after all, we're all allowed a few mistakes in this lifetime

[Steve Kleist]

Hello David,
Welcome to the forum. There are many benefits to Parker Gun Collectors Association members as well.
What part of Minnesota? There are a few of us sprinkled across the state. There are also so great side by side shoots in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome and Best Fishes,
Steve Kleist Ely, MN

[ParkerBoy]

Hi Steve,

[Jim Beilke]

Hi David
i am down by Redwood Falls.Welcome, Jim

[Steve Kleist]

Welcome again David,
Perhaps or paths will cross one of these days when we have our Parkers.
Best Fishes,
Steve

[George Lander]

Hi David: "Parkerboy" is my Brown Lab's name as well.

Best Regards, George