Hunting with a 34” 3 frame 12ga

[Dunnigun]

Hey Kurt!!!..awesome pics and it is great seeing more than two or three. As far as hunting pics go, more is better and love that you are showing the gun, dog, yourself, and of course the ducks. Still using those sweet calls you made for me a long time ago and love the beauty of the wood. I don't understand how you can sell them so cheap unless child labor is legal in Michigan.

[Researcher]

According to Nash Buckingham's writings he was using a 34-inch Parker Bros. before the Super-Fox came along. This is the only pic I've seen that shows such a gun but can't tell much of anything from it --

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Nash may be using the 34-inch Parker in those old 1921 Field & Stream movies Dr. Wayne Capooth saved and put out on a DVD.

[Bill Murphy]

Is there a 34" Parker on the Bartholomew list? Sorry, I don't remember the gun or its serial number, if it was listed.

[6pt-Sika]

Kurt what does that bad boy weigh ? Sorry I just read the letter 8 1/2 - 8 3/4 pounds , that would be a nice weight . I e got a PH 10 3 frame 34” gun that if memory serves is 10+ pounds . That ones a little tiring at a 400-500 bird tower shoot .

[Dollar Grade]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Kurt what does that bad boy weigh ? Sorry I just read the letter 8 1/2 - 8 3/4 pounds , that would be a nice weight . I e got a PH 10 3 frame 34” gun that if memory serves is 10+ pounds . That ones a little tiring at a 400-500 bird tower shoot .

It is right at 9lbs. It is a little barrel heavy.
I have some Parker’s in the 10lb range. It would be a workout shooting a few boxes of shells.

Kurt

[ahfoxman]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

According to Nash Buckingham's writings he was using a 34-inch Parker Bros. before the Super-Fox came along. This is the only pic I've seen that shows such a gun but can't tell much of anything from it --

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Nash may be using the 34-inch Parker in those old 1921 Field & Stream movies Dr. Wayne Capooth saved and put out on a DVD.

Some info on a Buckingham 34" Parker before I am gone. Back in the last century I purchased a number of guns that were Nash's. There were varied makes including some Beckers, and a 34" Parker that originally came as a used gun from Capt DuBray on the west coast. It was/is an AAHE on a #2 frame that Nash had Becker restock and then sold to Edgar Queenie before I got it. The story I have is that Nash wasn't in love with it, "Too Light". Russ Bickel shot it well and won at least one pigeon shoot with it. It was one that shouldn't have gotten away, but I was never well heeled enough to hang onto a lot of what are now revered collecting jewels. Ah Well, the old man sure 'Lived Life Large' and for that I am forever thankful to a lot of really great outstanding people who I have been privileged to have had as friends.

The gun survives, but very soon after I sold it, the new owner sent it up to the Delgreco father and son team and had it receive the full treatment including pulling the Becker stock. I have tried to retrieve the stock but no luck, The stock had a decent 'Becker' belly and I am not sure I don't/can't see it in the above photo. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!! Tom

[Dollar Grade]

Originally Posted by Tom Kidd

Some info on a Buckingham 34" Parker before I am gone. Back in the last century I purchased a number of guns that were Nash's. There were varied makes including some Beckers, and a 34" Parker that originally came as a used gun from Capt DuBray on the west coast. It was/is an AAHE on a #2 frame that Nash had Becker restock and then sold to Edgar Queenie before I got it. The story I have is that Nash wasn't in love with it, "Too Light". Russ Bickel shot it well and won at least one pigeon shoot with it. It was one that shouldn't have gotten away, but I was never well heeled enough to hang onto a lot of what are now revered collecting jewels. Ah Well, the old man sure 'Lived Life Large' and for that I am forever thankful to a lot of really great outstanding people who I have been privileged to have had as friends.

The gun survives, but very soon after I sold it, the new owner sent it up to the Delgreco father and son team and had it receive the full treatment including pulling the Becker stock. I have tried to retrieve the stock but no luck, The stock had a decent 'Becker' belly and I am not sure I don't/can't see it in the above photo. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!! Tom

Thank you Tom. Very interesting information!