Parker Time Capsule

[Mike Stahle]

Very very nice.
Do those old cases attach all together somehow?

[wally vernon]

The barrels are 26 and 30. The letter mentions one to be 32 but I think that is in error as the barrels appear to be original. I havent checked the book but was told it was not in it. I will get a letter asap.

The sling eyes date to at least prior to 1932 as the letter mentions one being taken off.

Both sets of barrels and forearms are serial numbered to the gun and are numbered "1" and "2"

Yes, the case is all connected in one piece, it is in poor condition, but it is all there.

It also has ejectors, which I think is cool for a damascus gun.



I just couldnt believe someone would trade in their grandaddy's Parker.

[wally vernon]

This gun letters all the way!!! I had a "forum member" try to talk me out of the gun at a cheap price because he siad he had a letter on the gun and it was cut on both ends. I am not attempting to sell the gun but I want to post this letter so the "gentleman" can see what he aint getting!

BTW the letter confirms the sling swivels are original, the barrel lenghts are original as is the LOP and Silvers pad and even the oval engraving!!

Vindication.

[Bill Murphy]

That is one important gun to Parker collectors. It is the first we have "outed" with lettered sling swivels. Please post pictures of the sling swivels, front and back. Thanks for keeping us abreast of the happenings on this gun. Don't reply to any of the private messages offering to buy your gun. Wait until you get my PM before you reply to the others.

[Bill Murphy]

I looked up Mr. Byrnes in old teens era Interstate Association records and found that he did not shoot competitive trap from 1913 to 1922. However, you never know who you're going to find in these old records. In 1913, Augie Busch actually shot 200 Interstate Association targets and broke 127 of them. I wonder what kind of gun our Budweiser brewer shot? E. Anheuser also shot 200 targets that year and broke 184. A whole flock of shooters with St. Louis addresses shot 200 birds in 1913, so my assumption is that Augie sponsored a shoot for his employees and bought them all an Interstate Association membership. I would love to find a report on that shoot. How about it, Drew?