20 gauge Skeet

[Phil C]

Looks like there are records on the gun. Unfortunately Remington I understand did not keep track of who ordered the guns. It does show up in the Serialization book. Showing option 11 which is Ejectors and large Forend. Chokes are .010 RT and .015 Left. Double triggers, capped pistol grip, checkered butt.

[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by Phillip Carr

Looks like there are records on the gun. Unfortunately Remington I understand did not keep track of who ordered the guns. It does show up in the Serialization book. Showing option 11 which is Ejectors and large Forend. Chokes are .010 RT and .015 Left. Double triggers, capped pistol grip, checkered butt.

It must of been an exciting day Phil with the prospects of hunting with and then purchasing a new Skeet Gun especially in 20 Gauge ! As for the Remington IBM information ,you are correct but as with everything Parker there always seem to be an exception ! A certain 20 Gauge I purchased years ago ,I just recently decided to attempt to chase the Provenance ,I decided years ago ,no point in a letter but just last month ,I decided to give it a go and what do you know ,there was a name attached to the IBM and the Initials on the guns Silver Oval matched perfectly !

[Phil C]

It most certainly was a pretty neat day. It actually snowed on us for the first half. ( I know Chris Dawe will not believe that after he hunted this same area a few weeks ago and we could not carry enough water for the dogs.)

Shot a few birds so it was a great day. Really like the gun and have taken some pictures and will post more of them in the morning.

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[Phil C]

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[Phil C]

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[Pa SxS]

Phil, I replied to you via PM. Most of the time, the IBM card does not list who the gun was sold to. In Phil'S case it did. In all cases when the name is given, it does not give the city and state. It'S then time for Google! I don't think this gun was a true Parker skeet gun as listed in the catalog but it could be used as one. Just my opinion.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Phillip Carr

Looks like there are records on the gun. Unfortunately Remington I understand did not keep track of who ordered the guns. It does show up in the Serialization book. Showing option 11 which is Ejectors and large Forend. Chokes are .010 RT and .015 Left. Double triggers, capped pistol grip, checkered butt.

Phil, I have a 20 ga Skeet gun made by Remington with the IBM card and it had the owners name and Bill Murphy researched it and found that he was a fairly well known Skeet shooter from TX. So never say never.....

[C.O.B.]

The barrel flats should be marked skeet in/out as previously stated. I didn't see that in the photo. A skeet configured gun is more likely the case here. Nothing wrong with that but it wouldn't command the price of a true skeet gun. There are far less skeet guns with a PG as most were straight grip.

At the end of the day it's a nice small bore and a great upland gun.

[Phil C]

This gun clearly is not marked skeet. Oh well I kind of like double triggers anyway. I ordered a letter this morning so I can learn the name of the buyer. The family sold two 20 gauge Parkers that they say was the grandfathers since new. The other was a DHE with 30 inch barrels. It has Remington markings showing it was sent back May of 1945. This VHE gun has Remington markings showing it was built in March of 1945. HOPE TO GAIN SOME HISTORY!