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Unread 02-23-2019, 05:31 PM   #1
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Dear Sir please find my enclosed order for a Parker shotgun as follows. Grade AAE 16 gauge on the 0 frame, double gold triggers, engraved hammers. Whitworth 28 inches choked IC/mod with double ivory beads and 2.5 inch wedge, deep chisel engraving and a small 1/8 inch ring engraved at muzzle end. Pistol grip stock of the finest Circassian walnut available to a skeleton butt with standard checkering in AA pattern in 32 LPI with LOP at 14 1/4 and DAH 2 1/2. Gold pistol grip cap engraved RWVL 1947 - 20. Splinter forearm with ejectors and full 32 LPI checkering and the inside iron engine turned. Shallow engraved skeleton butt and deep chisel scroll and flower engraving on the frame with engine turnings on frame and barrel flats. Both the trigger bow and barrel lever are pierced and engraved.

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Dear Sir please find my enclosed order for a Parker shotgun as follows. Grade AAE 16 gauge on the 0 frame, double gold triggers, engraved hammers. Whitworth 28 inches choked IC/mod with double ivory beads and 2.5 inch wedge, deep chisel engraving and a small 1/8 inch ring engraved at muzzle end. Pistol grip stock of the finest Circassian walnut available to a skeleton butt with standard checkering in AA pattern in 32 LPI with LOP at 14 1/4 and DAH 2 1/2. Gold pistol grip cap engraved RWVL 1947 - 20. Splinter forearm with ejectors and full 32 LPI checkering and the inside iron engine turned. Shallow engraved skeleton butt and deep chisel scroll and flower engraving on the frame with engine turnings on frame and barrel flats. Both the trigger bow and barrel lever are pierced and engraved.

Sincerely,
Robin
Dear Sir:

Your order has been received and has been put on "rush" status. I have personally selected a blank for the stock that will accept well the 32 LPI checking you desire. I'm confident you will be pleased. We look forward to delivering your gun as per your order.

Thank you again,

Sincerely,

Garry L Gordon (on behalf of Parker Bros.)
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30" A1 Special 12 gauge, 2 barrel set. 1 Frame, straight grip, AAA wood, double triggers, 15 and 25 k chokes, rose and scroll engraving, 14 1/2" LOP to a leather covered pad. Second barrel 30" choked 5 and 15k, in a fitted case, with accessories.
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30" A1 Special 12 gauge, 2 barrel set. 1 Frame, straight grip, AAA wood, double triggers, 15 and 25 k chokes, rose and scroll engraving, 14 1/2" LOP to a leather covered pad. Second barrel 30" choked 5 and 15k, in a fitted case, with accessories.
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Work on your order is already underway and we expect completion within two months. Thank you for your order.
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An AHE 28-gauge Skeet Gun with 28-inch barrels, vent rib, beavertail forearm, straight grip, double triggers and the banana leaf engraving on the breechballs.
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An AHE 28-gauge Skeet Gun with 28-inch barrels, vent rib, beavertail forearm, straight grip, double triggers and the banana leaf engraving on the breechballs.
Dear Mr. Noreen:

We are pleased to receive your order, and I have personally seen to it’s entry in our order book. We have carefully secreted this particular order book, along with several others from this period, in the usual spot for safe keeping in hopes that in the future researchers will be able to examine these records.

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GH 10 gauge magnum with 32 inch barrels - full/full

GH 12 gauge with 30 inch barrels - mod/full

GH 20 gauge with 28 inch barrels - IC/Mod

GH 28 gauge with 28 inch barrels - IC/Mod
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Mr. Gordon,

As you may recall from our last correspondence my request for an additional set of barrels for my order was unable to be filled. I have calculated the savings of the barrels and with a small windfall from Uncle Sam I would like to request an additional Parker.

I would like a GHE grade also in 28 gauge with the afore mentioned 30 inch barrels. Instead of the usual floor plate engraving I'd like the portrait of my upstart pup Ike within the circle, please refer to the enclosed photograph. Same stock dimensions as previous order.

Please advise on the additional cost of upgraded wood and skeleton but treatment.

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Without pictures, IKE doesn't exist. Let's see the pup.
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I notice that no one has dared to order a 32" .410, probably because we believe it can't be built. However, rumor has it that such a gun does exist. I don't know who owns it, but I think I know who used to own it. Knock yourselves out, I won't order it. Someone step up to the plate.
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