Pleased to present...

[Bill Zachow]

Were the gun mine, I would have the pad replaced with an original Silvers (they are available) have the floorplate screws repaired and timed, a possibly, have the bolt locking lip replaced to move the lever further to the right. I consider these moves/repairs to be maintenance, not a restoration. A gun of this quality and scarcity deserves to look like a well maintained piece. Needless to say, the work should be done by one of our recognized Parker smiths.

[Bruce Day]

Bobby, with all the detailed advice, you don't need any from me.

Here's my old D 20/32 with its old Hy Gun pad:

[Pay Dirt]

To hell with your gun...nice pad!!
Now that pad has character, mine looks diseased.
Originality counts but I don't see any benefit to 100 year old schmootz.

[Joe D.]

I used orange based cleaner on an old Fox pad years ago. Did a great job with only 1 application. Cleaned it up and the rubber seemed rejuvinated.

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I like how when looking down these long barrels there's a horizon and you can see the curvature of the earth.

[Mills]

Very cool!!

[C grade]

I have been hunting for a DHE 20ga 32" gun for years-Y'all are killing me!!!
David

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1910 CHE Bernard 16ga



Same era DHE 20ga

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[Researcher]

So, the gun was originally chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. In those days the heaviest "factory" 20-gauge loads were the 2 1/2 drams of bulk smokeless powder pushing 7/8 ounce of shot. That load could be had in 2 3/4, 2 7/8 or 3-inch cases, the longer two just having more/better wadding.