Invincibles

[Bill Murphy]

You would have to visit the Petersen Room at the National Firearms Museum to answer that question for yourself. Robert Petersen had an over the top taste for fine sporting arms and the money to pursue his desire. I believe he bought them outright from Tony Galazan, displayed them on loan at the NFM for a few years, after which they were donated.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Allan H. Swanson

Bill :

I do not know if this will help, but upon the death of Austin Hogan , Pam Hogan gave me two pictures of Invincible S/N 230329 that Dietrich Apel had given Austin. There was a note attached to the back of the photos that stated that this Invincible was purchased by a person named George Ford from Paul Jaeger in Jenkintown, PA.

After the purchase Mr. Ford found out the value of the gun and purchased Christmas presents for both Dietrich and Paul . A comprehensive story was written by Austin and appeared in the PGCA Journal vol. 15 spring 2008.

Allan

Gary Herman bought it from Mrs. Ford

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

The story of Invincible 230329 was written up by Dick Baldwin in the May 1971 issue of Guns & Ammo. I first saw that gun when it was displayed, I think by Gary Herman, at the 1970 NRA convention.

I just got a copy of the Guns & Ammo, on ebay, and gave it to a special PGCA member.
Not everything in this thread is quite correct.
Chuck, check your in-box.

[Bill Murphy]

Edgar, no current story about the Invincibles will be agreed on by all parties. You and I have had discussions about this before and came away not quite agreeing. However, when the whole story is told, maybe we will all be in agreement.

[Bindlestiff]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Edgar, no current story about the Invincibles will be agreed on by all parties. You and I have had discussions about this before and came away not quite agreeing. However, when the whole story is told, maybe we will all be in agreement.

I have been fascinated by this since I read Peter Johnson's book, way back when his book first sold. I am getting old; my high school reunion is being planed and they sent out a list, just yesterday, listing those who have passed (planing a memorial) and the list is much longer than I expected. I hope to read "the whole story on the invincibles" before they add my name to that list!

Is there something in the works to get "the whole story" made public?

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

Is there something in the works to get "the whole story" made public?

It would take a whole issue of PP to get the story out. Maybe a double issue.

[ForrestArmstrong]

Originally Posted by Robin Lewis

I have been fascinated by this since I read Peter Johnson's book, way back when his book first sold. I am getting old; my high school reunion is being planed and they sent out a list, just yesterday, listing those who have passed (planing a memorial) and the list is much longer than I expected. I hope to read "the whole story on the invincibles" before they add my name to that list!

Is there something in the works to get "the whole story" made public?

Ditto, as per my original question. My 50 year will be in May.

[edgarspencer]

Bill, I only know fisthand what Gary told me. I know a few of the other parties, but have never talked with them about the guns. Gary has a fair bit of paperwork.

[Kevin McCormack]

Parker Invincibles SN 230329 amd SN 200,000, were both acquired by Robert Petersen through private sale. When Invincible SN 233565 surfaced and underwent repair/restoration, it was auctioned by Butterfield's of San Francisco and was purchased by proxy bid for Robert Petersen, uniting all three of the iconic guns.

[Jean Swanson]

Do not forget that Tony Galazan had a hand in the sale to Peterson. Also, Tony had a picture that he made up of all three Invinciblesthat he sold copies of

[Bill Murphy]

I believe Tony owned, or had control of, all three when he created the poster. However, I may have assumed wrong.