5th Annual Southern RI Parker Shoot – 5/24

[Double Lab]

I'll echo what Stan said. It was worth the drive to make some new friends and finally get to shoot in New England. Thanks for everything Jay and crew.

[Stan Hoover]

#1 A Parker vessel spotted at the marina while enjoying dinner at The Waterfront in New London CT
#2 Our squad, Allen Newell, Kevin McCormack, Daryl Corona, and Larry Frey. It was a pleasure meeting Allen & Larry, hope to shoot with you guys again.
#3 A gun rack filled with some beautiful Meriden shotguns!

[Clark McCombe]

Thank you Jay for putting together a great event! Beverly and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and checking out all those Parkers on the table. It's a continuing education with great people.
Looking forward to next time !!
Thanks again
B & C

[Donald McQuade]

Jay, thanks again for organizing and hosting this event again. It was a great day with lots of fun targets and great food and companionship after the shoot. I almost wish you hadn't let me shoot that loooong legged 20 ga, it has created an itch I may have to scratch. And KUDOs to the three Musketeer's: Kevin, Stan and Daryl, for traveling up from their southern climes to join us for the day. It was great to see you guys. Also, the hardware that was displayed after the shoot was really special, with many great examples of the Parker Brothers best work. Not to be outdone, that H&H that Kevin brought out was an outstanding example of what they are capable of across the pond.
All in all a great day.

[bob lyons]

I echo Don’s comments great to meet everyone.
Looking forward to next year already.
Outstanding display of shotguns!
Thanks Jay !!!

[Kevin McCormack]

A little late to the comment party but I essentially have much the same reaction as the previous posters to the location, event, facility and the people involved. Jay did a yeoman's job of organization and cooking for the event, and the course is indeed inviting and occasionally challenging. The clubhouse facilities and amenities are among the nicest I've ever seen, and the staff was very low key and helpful in an understated way, always welcoming for a first-timer or a newbie.

I was glad to have made the trip, as it put me back 45 years or so in the same country that I did a lot of local drinking water protection work while at EPA. Then as now, the local people were great and on top of taking care of the vagaries of life, to include safe drinking water and a great place to shoot!

While I shot a rare and desireable Parker on the course, I wanted people to see an early example of one of the finest of the British gunmakers, H&H, especially Clarke McCombe, who recently posted about his and his lovely wife's trip to London and visits to Purdey and Holland & Holland. (The gun I displayed was an 1891 H&H Royal Grade 12 ga. 30" barrel driven game gun, straight grip, SFE, ejector, bored CYL and "light MOD" according to the factory record. I wanted whomever there to experience the dynamics and handling qualities of a British "Best" firsthand, and many took the opportunity, which was most gratifying for me.

It was a great event and a wonderful opportunity to shoot "away" from our familiar home courses after all these years and go up in New England. The attending personalities, the comaradrie, the food, and above all Beverly's outstanding dessert selection (better than most local bakeries I have been to lately!) helped to gild the experience. My thanks to all involved!

[IW1978]

Hello, I am a new Parker owner and unfortunately I missed this event. I live very close to Peacedale and I didn't come across this post until after the event. I would love to attend next year.

Someone in another thread said that some of the RI locals would know a good gunsmith to inspect my Parker barrels. Any references or names would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Dean Romig]

Dan Cullity & Son in East Sandwich, MA

Can’t be beat.





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[bob lyons]

2nd vote for Dan Cullity and Son
Have used them quite often
You will not be disappointed

[Mike of the Mountain]

An actual Larry Frey sighting!! WOW!!