The Parker Trap Gun

[Mike Franzen]

I believe “Marketing” was more of a liberal art back in the day. Seems you could make any claims you wanted. Once the legal profession became involved all the good stuff, like snake oil disappeared.

[Drew Hause]

More marketing hyperbole

April 27, 1897 Sporting Life - "MOST PERFECT SHOOTING GUN MADE"




March 27, 1915 Sporting Life



Gilbert was consigned his BH Parker in 1896, but did not use the gun in competition until after the 1899 GAH at Live Birds.

[Drew Hause]

Just came across H.T. Folsom (Henry Titus) in the list of competitors at the 1899 GAH at Live Birds, using a Francotte. From Orange, New Jersey
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https://digital.la84.org/digital/col...oll17/id/45661