what was your first parker

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

My first Parker was a 28 gauge 28" VH made in 1904 and ordered by William Wagner in Washington, DC. I bought it in 1960 on our local skeet field, paid the owner $130 for it if I remember correctly. I was 14 at the time and I believe my Dad fronted the money for me so I could complete the deal immediately. I still own the gun and shot a round of skeet with it two weeks ago. In the years since, I have bought a few other Wagner Parkers and haven't sold any of them.

Phew, I feel better reading this, I was afraid you might have bought your first one brand new