Stepdad's shotgun...?

[CSL]

Originally Posted by Robert Delk

It's always a good thing when something like this turns up. Gun looks pretty good and this all comes together at a season when we sometimes find ourselves looking for a reason to smile. I'm happy for all concerned and you don't often see Mr. Murphy excited on this forum.

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Robert, You make some good points...
I'm a little concerned about O'l Murph, every time one of these rare sleepers emerges from seclusion it seems like the excitement takes a bit more out of him... We may need to get a support group together and make sure the lovely Linda is checking Bill's pulse and watching his blood pressure during these discovery periods...... We all know that "Parker Excitement" can often be overwhelming... I remember several years ago KBM calling me over to a display table at the Vegas Gun Show just as the event was coming to an end, Kevin smiled handing me a very nice long barreled 28ga saying you have to shoulder this Parker before you go... As I recall the tachycardia in my chest was off the charts, and I still had a grin on my face as I boarded the plane for home, Yup, the 28-bore Parker was that nice!... One should never underestimate the alluring power of rare and interesting old double guns...

Best, CSL
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[Gerald McPherson]

WOW!!! Can we see a pic of the barrel top end? Thanks. Gerald.

[Bill Murphy]

Chris, I had no idea you took a plane to Vegas. I thought you and Noreen were walking distance.

[CSL]

Bill,
I cannot speak for Noreen, but if he's walk'n, his shoes are better than mine.

For me it's about 11 hours in the car, Or, 1 hour 45 minutes by air... The plane is a little faster...

Best, CSL
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[Dean Romig]

I would suggest, rather than putting it up for auction in one of the 'highly regarded' auction houses, to consign it with a highly respected purveyor of fine arms such as Puglisi's Gun Emporium.

[Hammer Gun]

Steven, You indeed have a very rare gun, I am in florida and do not have my records with me but am pretty sure less than 18- 20 ga hammer guns were made in lifter and top action. Regardless of the gr and ade, it is a rare find a one hell of a xmas gift from good old stepdad. I am currently the owner of the first 20 ga hammer gun made lifter, I say currently because with parker you never know. Your gun will only increase in value, so if you decide to hold on to it for a while or keep it she will not lose value. Congrats and welcome to the 20ga hammer club. Merry Xmas, happy new year