Parker Ponder

[Craig Larter]

I wonder if some California duck clubs back in the day had a gauge limit of 20ga. That is the only explanation I have for a 1 or 2 frame 20ga. with long barrels. The customer wanted a 20ga that had the swing characteristics of his 12ga.
I must agree 32" 20ga guns sure look sweet Fox or Parker. Not quite as sweet as a 8ga 36" beauty

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I must agree 32" 20ga guns sure look sweet Fox or Parker. Not quite as sweet as a 8ga 36" beauty

Given the source that comment did not catch me off guard at all Craig. You like em big, really big. I let a 10 slip by some months ago that I should have bought, I have not caught the 8 bug yet but I would not rule it out.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Given the source that comment did not catch me off guard at all Craig. You like em big, really big. I let a 10 slip by some months ago that I should have bought, I have not caught the 8 bug yet but I would not rule it out.

I know of ATLEAST three folks that would more than likely let you shoot ond just to see if you liked it or not . And between the three of them you could possibly have nine guns to choose from

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I know of ATLEAST three folks that would more than likely let you shoot ond just to see if you liked it or not . And between the three of them you could possibly have nine guns to choose from

I feel relatively certain that I know the three folks of whom you speak. There is little doubt that I would like it. Someday the right 10 will come along for me and I will not hesitate, AGAIN

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I wonder if some California duck clubs back in the day had a gauge limit of 20ga. That is the only explanation I have for a 1 or 2 frame 20ga. with long barrels. The customer wanted a 20ga that had the swing characteristics of his 12ga.
I must agree 32" 20ga guns sure look sweet Fox or Parker. Not quite as sweet as a 8ga 36" beauty

I thought the common theme was they found it to easy with a 10 or 12 or 16 and decided to supposedly make it “more sporting”shooting 20’s ,

[Craig Larter]

If it was my gun I would put it back to original straight grip and splinter. No hesitation.

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Craig Larter

If it was my gun I would put it back to original straight grip and splinter. No hesitation.

That's going to happen Craig without doubt, it is just such a rare gun and so much fun to shoot I'm going to have to shoot it for just a little bit before I send it off. I actually had a conversation about the project with Brian yesterday I believe. My guess is that I will keep it around for a few weeks and then get it headed his way. I've already acquired a stick of wood for the project. My vision is that this gun should have a trap comb and thick wrist along with a silver's pad. Since the letter did not specify the butt treatment I have a little flexibility there. All other specs I plan to match the letter as close as possible. Might tweak the DAC just a tad, not much.

[Mills]

Eventually a 32" California Duck Club 20 gauge would be great to own. Long term wish list item

[Reggie B]

That is going to be a sweet Parker twenty!

[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

That is going to be a sweet Parker twenty!

That's what I am thinking to Reggie. Gonna have to find a 2 barrel case that will hold those 34's which might be a little tricky.