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SXS OHIO · 06-05-2014, 05:54 PM

I bought a VH PG-DT-SF O frame 16 two barrel set few weeks back from G.I. 26" IC/M and 32" F/F, correctly marked 1 and 2, each set has its own for end...its has nice hi stock dimensions and DHBP 14-1/4, 1-3/8, 2-3/8 Bright bores, short chambers, has light outside freckling but is overall very nice shotgun. 6lbs 1oz 26" and 6lbs-10oz 32" S.N. 197902 I would like a nice maker case for it with Parker bro. label, anyone have one??? thanks all Kenny Graft SXS ohio

Bill Murphy · 06-05-2014, 05:57 PM

Kenny, I'll find a case for it if you'll sell it to me. It sounds like my kind of gun. By the way, the last 16 I bought from you is resting nicely in my safe. It is a wonderful gun.

Brush Buster · 06-06-2014, 11:46 AM

Bill' Congrats on a Wonderful Gun

! I figured one of the PGCA Boys had to pick this one up ! Russ

Brush Buster · 06-06-2014, 11:48 AM

Double Clicked !

Alfred Greeson · 06-06-2014, 06:31 PM

Could a VHE 20 ga. O frame with 3" chambers possibly be factory, vintage 1916?

PML · 06-07-2014, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfred Greeson

Could a VHE 20 ga. O frame with 3" chambers possibly be factory, vintage 1916?

Alfred
Yes, Parker built 20ga O frame guns with 3" chambers in 1916. There are west coast duck guns in this configuration for sure. A letter on your gun may verify the long chambers if it was ordered this way.

Patrick

B. Dudley · 06-06-2014, 09:28 PM

I would think a gun like that to be special ordered. And a fsctory letter should reflect that if so.

I believe some of the duck club guns were 3" chambered 20g. But they were 1 frame guns???

Alfred Greeson · 06-07-2014, 01:27 AM

The O frame made me wonder but this gun is in great condition and does not appear to have ever had a screw turned on it. Most that I have read about that you would think were ordered for ducks were on heavier frames but I suppose you could order whatever you wanted. Interesting. Thanks for the info., it is one of those Parkers that just fits and really comes up nice and you can tell it is well built, checkered, etc.

Alfred Greeson · 06-07-2014, 11:34 AM

Patrick,
Thanks for the info. I would have to think that would make this little 20 somewhat of a rare item. Is that correct? I honestly bought it sight unseen from a dealer who I knew dealt in high grade Parkers and he liked this one enough that he just took it home and put it in the safe and I was lucky enough to get him to price it. The 3" chamber was never mentioned.
Have a great weekend and let me say the first Happy Father's Day to everyone.
Al.

Bill Murphy · 06-08-2014, 10:28 PM

Alfred, I would recommend you order a PGCA letter to find out how your gun was ordered. 3" chambered 20s were built in 0, 1, and 2 frame size. Tell us more about your gun.