Here's Mine - Page 2

Chris Graves · 05-19-2011, 07:24 PM

Todd,
That's a good idea.

My son was less than a year old when my Grandfather died so he has no memories of him.

I only remember seeing my Dad shoot the Parker one time. I was shooting clay pigeons with some friends with the old Remington and had shot at a few with the Parker. Dad walks up and says "let me try one with the Parker". He said pull and waited until the pigeon reached the top of the arc and shattered it. He handed me back the gun and said"that's how you do it".

Best shooting lesson I ever had.

This year my son ( now 15 ) made the school shooting team. He has been using a Franchi over and under that I bought back in the 80's. It is a beautiful gun but does not even come close to the look and the natural feel of a Parker.

Chris

George Lander · 05-19-2011, 10:31 PM

You're wrong Chris. Your son will have memories of his Great Grandfather. They are contained in that Parker and he will feel them every time he picks it up until one day it will be his to pass to his child.

Best Regards, George

Chris Graves · 05-20-2011, 12:20 AM

George,
You really hit on something there.

I had briefly considered having the Parker completely restored. After spending an hour or so on this board, I realized that every scratch and all of the wear on this gun came from good times spent with this gun by everyone before me.

My son has already fallen in love with the looks and feel of the Parker.

I would love to have another one but that's just too much $$$ for me right now.

The biggest thing I worry about is damaging this gun in some way or another. After all, it can't be replaced.

I have probably only shot it maybe 20 times.

Dumb question...

Is it OK to shoot 2-3/4" shells or do I need to buy special shells or have the chamber reamed ?

Let me know.

Thanks !

Chris

Double Lab · 05-20-2011, 07:56 AM

Chris,
Buy some good 7/8oz. target loads [ Winchester,Remington, Estate, RST,etc.] and you'll be fine. Please don't ream anything, just enjoy shooting the old girl.
Daryl

Autumn Daze · 05-20-2011, 10:09 AM

I agree with Daryl....

George Lander · 05-20-2011, 10:48 AM

Chris: Your Grandfather's gun was made to shoot. Take Daryl's advice and use 7/8 oz. target loads or better still RST loads. Clean it properly each time you use it and it will be good for another hundred years.

Best Regards, George