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Old 02-25-2019, 05:52 PM   #1
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John Dallas, thank you for the recognition. In the next couple of years, I will try to remedy this doubt. After 25 years with "The Lovely Linda", I am not so much a hermit. I am almost ready to make a hotel reservation for the Southern, have filled my gas tank and brought my tires up to pressure in preparation.
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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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Mr. Anderson:

We are glad to learn of the windfall you are to receive from your uncle. We sincerely hope these funds are not part of a posthumous bequest.

Regarding the added cost for upgrades, there will be none owing to the fact that your status as a Parker customer to date has been extraordinary.

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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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Subject: Your Recent Order For FOUR Parker Guns

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Although we are able to produce the four shotguns to your desired specifications, three of your gun orders will be delayed due to a recent unexpected increase in orders. Please advise as to which specific gun is to receive priority work so that we may be able to fill this order quickly.

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If that's true, I assume Mr. Murphy has no guns
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Hopefully, those tires are under your Ford 460 Country Squire wagon. (From an old Ford retiree)
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Linda made me sell the wagon, but I know who has it, and I may be able to get her back, the Ford, not Linda. My Harley is gone too. I have attended the Southern since year one, but have been absent lately. I won the .410 overall in year one, with a GH Parker. I left for home without knowing I had won. Ron Kirby delivered my award weeks later.
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Here you go Bill. This is Ike at about 18 mos quail hunting at Morrison Pines in January.
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For Garry’s question about a No. 2 frame 26” 10ga weight, I have exactly that in a two barrel 10 and 12 set. With the 10ga Damascus barrels, factory choked cyl and cyl, on a 2 frame CH, the weight is 7lbs 3oz.

I have a case of RST 1 1/4 oz 5’s and sometimes use it on pheasant. I should use it more . The gun was originally sold to New Hampshire, I assume for woods grouse but it is heavy for a grouse gun.
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For Garry’s question about a No. 2 frame 26” 10ga weight, I have exactly that in a two barrel 10 and 12 set. With the 10ga Damascus barrels, factory choked cyl and cyl, on a 2 frame CH, the weight is 7lbs 3oz.

I have a case of RST 1 1/4 oz 5’s and sometimes use it on pheasant. I should use it more . The gun was originally sold to New Hampshire, I assume for woods grouse but it is heavy for a grouse gun.
Wow! I imagine the patterns and shot strings for that 10 would be conducive to taking grouse in the thickets. And I’ve seen guys carrying heavier 12s in the grouse woods. I don’t mean to pester you with questions, but I would be curious to know the stamped, unstruck barrel weight and actual weight for those barrels.
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Dear Sirs, After much thought I have decided to order my dream gun specs as follows
AA Hammergun circa 1905 28gauge 30" barrels of Whitworth Steel 0 frame, straight stock with exhibition walnut, skeleton steel but plate with leather inlay, double gold triggers articulating front trigger, extra long beavertail forend, frame to be engraved with gold pheasants and woodcock gun to weigh less than 7 lbs. Leather case with accessories, please advise auto shipping time. Gary Carmichael
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