Grouse guns - Page 4

Tom Flanigan · 09-15-2018, 08:58 AM

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;253613]

(I might even let you look at my NEW Sterly)

Oh my gosh!!!! First Kevin and then Dean go over to the wrong side of the tracks. A Sterly Dean? They are nice guns but geez, I thought you were a loyal Parker guy. I love the Smith's and Ansley's guns, but hunting with anything other than a Parker or London gun is not something that should ever be done. I saw the light years ago and sold all my "off" brand American guns. Hang your head in shame Dean.

TOOL MAN · 09-15-2018, 09:13 AM

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;253613]

(I might even let you look at my NEW Sterly)

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Haaaa, the FAB-5 knew it would only be a matter of time....

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C.O.B. · 09-15-2018, 09:23 AM

Kirk the "cabin" is in Channing about 40 minuets north of Iron Mountain. Come on up and chase some birds.

Digging around in the safe I'm going to get the dust off a couple that I haven't used in a while, a GHE 20 w/26 inch Damascus barrels IC/M, H&H 26 inch 20 also IC/M, CHE 20 Damascus another 26 incher and a Fox A grade 16 factory straight grip.

Dean Romig · 09-15-2018, 10:33 AM

[QUOTE=Steve Cambria;253631]

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

(I might even let you look at my NEW Sterly)

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Haaaa, the FAB-5 knew it would only be a matter of time....

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Who among us would pass up a gun like this one? When I said "NEW" I meant NEW and when you talk about benchmark guns - this is certainly a benchmark gun. This is what a new Sterlingworth looked like when it left the factory in 1926.

Yes, I'm a Parker man through and through but who could blame me for allowing this one to reside in the safe with my best Parkers?

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mobirdhunter · 09-15-2018, 05:14 PM

[QUOTE=Dean Romig;253639]

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Originally Posted by Steve Cambria

Who among us would pass up a gun like this one? When I said "NEW" I meant NEW and when you talk about benchmark guns - this is certainly a benchmark gun. This is what a new Sterlingworth looked like when it left the factory in 1926.

Yes, I'm a Parker man through and through but who could blame me for allowing this one to reside in the safe with my best Parkers?

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No one could blame you for buying that gun...but would think you were crazy to pass it up!

Rick Riddell · 09-15-2018, 07:08 AM

You guys hunt with some really nice guns! I got an old war service (RAF) Birmingham Small Arms that is my go to. Last year I hunted a GH exclusively, maybe this year I'll get the Trojan out, just got figure out the full chokes with light loads!

Tom Flanigan · 09-15-2018, 09:21 AM

Ansley sure did make some great guns. I once owned a C grade 20 bore in 95% condition that I bought from Gary Herman many years ago. It had factory 25" barrels choked full in both barrels. I wish I hadn't sold it. It was a great benchmark gun and the 25" full choke barrels were unusual. But still, my perspective is that those who take any gun other than a Parker or London gun into New England partridge coverts is a heathen. I hesitate to call Dean that because I love the guy, but anyone other than Dean is a heathen.

edgarspencer · 09-16-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Flanigan

I once owned a C grade 20 bore in 95% condition that I bought from Gary Herman many years ago.

Tom, That may well have been my gun. I bought it at the Old Safari Outfitters, and never once took it out. I gave it to Gary to sell for me and I think he sold it at the Orvis (Sandanona) Game Fair. (coincidentally, this weekend is their big to do)

Tom Flanigan · 09-16-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Tom, That may well have been my gun. I bought it at the Old Safari Outfitters, and never once took it out. I gave it to Gary to sell for me and I think he sold it at the Orvis (Sandanona) Game Fair. (coincidentally, this weekend is their big to do)

It could well be the same gun. How many CE 20 bore guns with 25" factory full choke barrels do you see. I bought the gun from Gary, but not at Sandanona or the Connecticut store. Gary had one of the Invincibles on display in Connecticut. People doubted that it was a true Invincible and was probably an upgrade. But Gary always insisted that it was the real deal and time has proved he was right.

Tom Flanigan · 09-15-2018, 10:43 AM

That’s one heck of a find Dean. Beautiful gun. But I wouldn’t take it into the grouse coverts. Not because it is not worthy of the bird, but because I wouldn’t want to put any wear on that gun. Guns in that condition shouldn’t be diminished by hunting with them, in my opinion. They should be preserved as is. When are you ever going to see another one like that. Heck, if I came across that gun, I would run across the tracks to get it.