The Invincables

[6pt-Sika]

Are they on loan at the NRA mueseum or were they donated ?

[Reggie B]

At one time they were on loan from the Peterson collection. I think I read that they were then donated to the NRA. But I am not sure how accurate that is.

[Bill Murphy]

Donated.

[6pt-Sika]

So Bob Peterson bought two of them from Shelly Gitman is that correct ?

[Bill Murphy]

From Tony Galazan as I recall.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

From Tony Galazan as I recall.

Gittman owned two of them at some point is that correct ?

[B. Dudley]

The whole peterson collection was left to the NRA.

[Researcher]

I seem to remember a picture of Shelley and Kevin McCormack each holding an Invincible. Kevin am I dreaming?

[Kevin McCormack]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

I seem to remember a picture of Shelley and Kevin McCormack each holding an Invincible. Kevin am I dreaming?

No Dave; you are correct. The picture was taken in Del Grego's old shop on north 5h Avenue in Ilion when I "rode shotgun" (sorry!) with Shelly to take up 30+ of the best guns in his collection for a dedicated photography session for The Parker Story. There is also a picture or two of Bob Runge, Babe, and Lawrence holding them. We were there 2 days and saw some spectacular and rare Parkers besides the Invincibles. Thanks for the memories!

First pic is Shelly and myself holding the Invincibles; second is L to R, Lawrence Del Grego, Bob Runge, Babe Del Grego and Shelly Gitman

[Bill Murphy]

Craig, some day you may get an answer to your question in book form. It's no fun to hear only part of the story. At one time, a couple of our members got the entire story from the horse's mouth. It was a day to remember. A couple of different people related the "story" as they witnessed it and as they understood it. There were a couple of errors in their versions, but not important ones.