MY FIRST PARKER

[Setter Man]

NHHunter,

That's a fine old Parker, classic in every regard and one I would think any member of this board would be proud to own. I have always thought a 16 ga V epitomized what Parker did. Fundamentally, they are the same as the highest grade guns but made to be hunted; above average wood and just enough engraving on the receiver to show they were carefully engraved by hand; and there is nothing wearing feathers that can't be taken humanly with an appropriate 16 ga load. A very elegant gun in it's own right. Congratulations.

[Jim Thynne]

To go to field with a Parker Gun when the air is fresh with the scent of the earth, is about as close to our maker as a man will ever know.
I have been fortunate in my 69 years to step into the woods with a Parker under my arm, a sandwich in my pocket, and the biggest grin you can imagine.
What a very nice Parker. Jim Thynne

[Bill Murphy]

It's great to have Jim T. on this site. Hope we see you at the Southern. This will be my 52nd season with my first VH Parker, made in 1904. In three or four years, I will have owned and shot it as long or longer than the original owner.

[Jim Thynne]

I'll be there Bill, and will be looking forward to seeing all the fellowthere.............Jim