Parker Reproduction "Production Chart"

[Bill Murphy]

The 32" gun that Greg describes is incorrectly described as having "Parker Reproduction 32" barrels". The barrels are Parker Brothers or Remington Parker barrels. With Japanese Reproduction barrels, the gun would have sold for a much higher price.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The 32" gun that Greg describes is incorrectly described as having "Parker Reproduction 32" barrels". The barrels are Parker Brothers or Remington Parker barrels. With Japanese Reproduction barrels, the gun would have sold for a much higher price.

In your post are you referring to the Parker Reproduction 32” BHE Sporting Clays shotgun (not an SCC model) on pg. 3? If so, neither G&D nor I described the barrels as you quoted as having “Parker Reproduction 32” barrels.”

G&D described them as “Made with 32” steel barrels that have plain concave top rib with small brass front bead.” After contacting Josh L. to get clarification on the barrels and choke tubes I described them as: “The gun was made up with 32” non-original Parker Reproduction barrels having Briley choke tubes.”

I admit I could have been more clear with my description. At the time I was thinking “non-original” was enough that others would understand they were not original Parker Reproduction barrels.

[Bill Murphy]

The G&D description was as unclear as yours. "Assembled by Jack Skeuse" would create the assumption that the barrels were not only assembled by him but manufactured by his company. Doesn't make any difference now that it is in the hands of the new owner for a reasonable price.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

The G&D description was as unclear as yours.

You're the guy whose solution to every problem with guns, chokes, or ammunition is "Learn to shoot." You might consider adding "Learn to quote" as well as "Learn to post pics" to your repertoire.

[James Palmer]

Here is # 172 which is pretty much exactly like the RH gun.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by James Palmer

Here is # 172 which is pretty much exactly like the RH gun.

Is #172 factory engraved? If so, it was reported that 150 factory engraved and 300 custom engraved A-1 Specials in all gauges were produced. Perhaps the factory and custom engraved guns were intermixed chronologically in production???

[Kevin McCormack]

This thread has become worthy of being , as the Jefferson Airplane said, "Knee Deep in the Hoopla."

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack

This thread has become worthy of being , as the Jefferson Airplane said, "Knee Deep in the Hoopla."

This is how we gain knowledge and learn.

[James Palmer]

Yes...it is.

It was purchased on 2/22/90 for $8,766.00

I slightly interesting bit of information is at the time they ran out of the reproduction oil bottles so it did not come with the gun and they were back ordered. They arrived in Sept 1990.

James

[Clark McCombe]

New to the Parker world....
what is a Parker reproduction? I saw an ad for one online and it appeared quite expensive