Is it a trap gun? - Page 2

Ed Blake · 08-28-2012, 02:20 PM

Does not sound like you have a purpose-built Parker trap gun. What you have is still very desirable because of the configuration. Long barrels and high comb, in D-grade. I'd be very happy to own that gun.

B. Dudley · 08-28-2012, 02:37 PM

I knew I had seen a Parker trap buttplate somewhere.

This one may not have originally been purposed for trap, but it would make a nice one to use for trap now.

Also, wasn't the straight grip more of a popular Skeet feature?

Duckman · 08-28-2012, 10:02 PM

Please enjoy some pics of my newly acquired 32" DHE I asked about. Not the best photos but not bad for a ham & egger.
No one has said if non-auto safeties were ever offered of did someone disable???
Would appreciate feedback.
Thanks,
-plc-

Duckman · 08-28-2012, 10:06 PM

last photo I took

B. Dudley · 08-28-2012, 10:28 PM

Very Fine Gun! Something to be proud of for sure.

Non Auto Safeties sure could have been a factory option. If you said that it had a safety delete, then we could say for sure that it was intended to be used for trap or live bird.

A lot of people do prefer a non auto safety and it is very easily had by just removing the reset pushrod. The only way of telling if your non auto safety is factory would be to see if the records mention it ordered that way, or to take the action off the stock and see if there is a hole drilled where the rod once was.

That is if the stock is Original. I don't want to open a can of worms, but there are a few features that makes me wonder about it.

ch · 08-28-2012, 10:38 PM

Who made the Quilt, It's a dandy as well super nice gun. The dogs and the border around them look's a little different? no

Duckman · 08-28-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Very Fine Gun! Something to be proud of for sure.

Non Auto Safeties sure could have been a factory option. If you said that it had a safety delete, then we could say for sure that it was intended to be used for trap or live bird.

A lot of people do prefer a non auto safety and it is very easily had by just removing the reset pushrod. The only way of telling if your non auto safety is factory would be to see if the records mention it ordered that way, or to take the action off the stock and see if there is a hole drilled where the rod once was.

That is if the stock is Original. I don't want to open a can of worms, but there are a few features that makes me wonder about it.

I'm no expert but the stock looks every bit of 84 years old and fits me well. I guess I could pull the trigger guard and look for numbers. I also know that the Mona Lisa could be faked these days. The gun came from a pretty reputable dealer, WL Moore and sons, who claimed original features except the new Silvers pad of course. Anyhow I like it. No worry on cans of worms.

Dean Romig · 08-28-2012, 10:51 PM

calvin humburg;Who made the Quilt,

I noticed the quilt too Calvin and all the other examples of nice needlework... Your handiwork Peter?

It's a dandy as well super nice gun. The dogs and the border around them look's a little different?

The lack of the oval around the 'game scenes' on the sides of the frame are a bit unusual and are a nice touch. The engraving is typical of 1920's - early 1930's DH engraving and is often attributed to Frederick Anschutz

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Duckman · 08-28-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by calvin humburg

Who made the Quilt, It's a dandy as well super nice gun. The dogs and the border around them look's a little different? no

My wife made the quilt and dozens and dozens more. Also the pillows and about everything else in the picture. Unlike me, she has talent!

Dean Romig · 08-28-2012, 11:04 PM

My wife, Kathy, is also very adept at needlework having made loads of quilts and such. Our daughters always had beautiful new hand-made dresses for every occasion while they were growing up, thanks to Kathy's talent.