My first was a VH 2 frame 12 ga, that was in need of much attention. We were visiting friends in Farmville, VA. in 69 and my dad came back from the hardware store with it for $60. It had been restocked, but that was broken through the grip, secured with much of the old fashion black tape, barrels were painted with black paint! And it was a bit loose. My first project at 15! The stock, once degrimed, turned out to be a nice piece of walnut, and repairable, barrels rust blued with the tank and products from Herters! While not the first one I shot, as Dad had bought and sold a couple, it was mine! I still have it! Along with a number of others to keep it company. He spoke of stopping in a shop in NY during his travels, that was full of them.
It would be about 7 years before I bought my first one, a VH 12 on 1 1/2 frame, in a trade. I still have that one also.
While I have Foxes and LCs, my favorites to shoot are the Parkers!
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Keavin Nelson
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