Wayne,
Parker 212796 appears in the Abercrombie & Fitch records as a Second Hand Shotgun in 1929. In addition to the beavertail forend, a straight grip, and a vent rib, the shotgun was described as having a single trigger. It was sold first to a private individual who returned it shortly thereafter. Next it was sold to "The Larkin Store" (Buffalo, NY?). The record includes the following information: make, model, gauge, barrel length, weight, chokes, D@H, D@C, LOP, Ej, ST, BTFE, St Gr, VR, cost, price, dates of acquisition and disposition, and the name of the first buyer (as a used gun).
In general, I would like to remind you all that the A&F and VL&D records contain the specifications of over 4000 Parker shotguns, both new and used. These records usually include the name of the owner(s), as well. Griffin & Howe will be pleased to verify the specifications in the record if you are contemplating the purchase of a Parker. And, of course, we would also be very pleased if you decided to purchase the A&F/VL&D documentation for your Parkers. By the way, we also have a few record books from Von Lengerke & Antoine (Chicago) and I have recently begun to index those guns as well. The specifications are not always as complete as VL&D and A&F but the name of the buyer is in the record.
I hope to see some of you at Sanford. Please stop by G&H and say hello.
Bob Beach
Records Archivist
Griffin & Howe, Inc.
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