Thanks Jim. My parents and grandparents were from Fort Dodge and I remember visiting Kautzky's Sporting Goods on the town square. Our families were related by marriage and attended Corpus Christi church a few blocks away. Joe, Joe Jr , Rudy and Marie worked in the store and were accomplished trapshooters.
Pheasants were plentiful and the store sold lots of Win Mod 12's and Browning Auto 5's. I own a Mod 1912 and a Parker 16ga PHE that came from the store. Joe Sr was also the inventor of the Lazy Ike fishing lure, I have a small collection of them from early days.
I had no idea that any Kautzky single triggers were installed in Parkers. I knew they worked on Parkers and were a dealer, but that is interesting new information. I've never seen one, but will look for one, as it would be a nice to have and personally meaningful.
I have a combat knife Joe made for my father when he went off to WWII.
Again, thanks.
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