Louisa Duponts quail gun,my great grandma.Parker single trigger side by side 28gauge - Page 4

Mike McKinney · 02-09-2018, 11:38 PM

Kenneth, I would not consider valuing your gun, however, I would advise joining the PGCA and take advantage of a letter, if available, for a lesser price. That would also give you the benefit of offering the gun to members once you have decided you want to sell it. We hope the info will tweak your interest and you will decide to keep the gun and become an active PGCA member.

Bill Murphy · 02-10-2018, 12:49 PM

Mr. Carpenter, many years ago, I had a delightful afternoon visit with Mrs. Carpenter, who I assume maybe was your mother, maybe your grandmother. The year escapes me, but it was at the time when "Hidden Dream" was on the market. I have a file of correspondence with her, that I can't put my hands on right now, but I am still looking. In that file was also a realtor's color folder describing and pricing "Hidden Dream". She and I could not arrive at a price for the gun, and I assume she was never able to get her price. That's the gun business. On the way out the drive, I left an expensive bottle of Chardonnay in the mailbox as an enticement for her to keep in touch. I will let you know when I find the correspondence. Bill Murphy in Maryland.

Kenneth Carpenter · 02-10-2018, 06:12 PM

Very interesting. Im very intrigued on what you said and would love to hear you info. Look forward to it.

C.O.B. · 02-10-2018, 08:14 PM

Thats a nice gun with family history. As long as there is family IMHO it should remain with family.

Kenneth Carpenter · 02-12-2018, 01:02 PM

Whats IMHO?

Bill Murphy · 02-10-2018, 01:03 PM

I found the correspondence and discovered that Mrs. Carpenter was Judy Carpenter. Maybe you could tell us about her. Bill Murphy

Kenneth Carpenter · 02-10-2018, 05:37 PM

Its my Mom, she married Ronald Dupont Andelot Carpenter. Louisa's son,Mageretta"s grandson, my dad.

Craig Budgeon · 02-10-2018, 01:43 PM

Ken, the picture of your guns trigger guard is not very sharp on my computer, but it appears as it might be a rolled-edge trigger guard ?

edgarspencer · 02-10-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Budgeon

Ken, the picture of your guns trigger guard is not very sharp on my computer, but it appears as it might be a rolled-edge trigger guard ?

Triple click the picture in post #20, and you'll see it's not.

Phil C · 02-10-2018, 08:58 PM

I must say I agree with Rich. I could only wish that I inherited a family gun.