2018 Smith - Parker Events

[B. Dudley]

I personally agree that Parker retros SHOULD be allowed for the competition. And as to the new Remington/CSMC guns, hey... if someone is going to drop $50k for one, they should be able to shoot it in anything that they want. But... it is not my call.

The Marlin Smiths made directly after Hunter's manufacture of them were true smith guns by design. The newer ones were italian guns of different design and were "smiths" in name only. So I completely understand the position taken there.

[John Liles]

For what it's worth, there are no "Repro" LC Smiths. There are either originally designed American made shotguns, or as Mr. Dudley mentioned, cheaply made non-side-lock Italian knock-offs. Unless I'm mistaken, this competition is for original American made either LC Smith of Parker Brothers shotguns. Part of the challenge is getting out there and smacking targets with guns made with vintage tooling and materials. Repro or CSMC guns don't fit that bill, or do they?

Just my two cents. There's plenty of venues/contests out there for guns of modern manufacture. To date, The Parker/LC Smith Challenge Event hasn't been one of them. No rules against their use out on the course, just in the Challenge Event.

This is not to say that the rules can't be changed after consideration by both Boards, but that's pretty unlikely at this late date for this years event.

Hoping everyone a safe trip and a great weekend.

John

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

I personally agree that Parker retros SHOULD be allowed for the competition. And as to the new Remington/CSMC guns, hey... if someone is going to drop $50k for one, they should be able to shoot it in anything that they want. But... it is not my call.

The Marlin Smiths made directly after Hunter's manufacture of them were true smith guns by design. The newer ones were italian guns of different design and were "smiths" in name only. So I completely understand the position taken there.

i ALSO WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE HAS A $50K GUN DOESN'T MEAN HE/SHE CAN SHOOT IT!!!! They would still have to be good enough to qualify for the Challenge Team. "The Few, The Proud, The Red Hats..."

[Mike of the Mountain]

AND HOW ABOUT THAT TEAM PARKER WINNING THE MAIN CHALLENGE BY 3 BIRDS AND THE HAMMER CHALLENGE BY 7!!!!!!

The Few, The Proud, The Red Hats!!!

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Mills
I see the picture but not the names of Team Parker.....