Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums General Parker Discussions

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
Unread 09-11-2023, 10:24 PM   #11
Member
Dean Romig
PGCA Invincible
Life Member
 
Dean Romig's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 32,070
Thanks: 36,775
Thanked 34,208 Times in 12,646 Posts

Default

Hmmm... I stand corrected on the grade. Thanks Edgar.

The LL Bean Parker that auctioned 10 or so years ago was then most certainly a CHE.





.
__________________
"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."

George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
Dean Romig is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-11-2023, 10:58 PM   #12
Member
Jeff Elder
PGCA Member
 
Jeff Elder's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 192
Thanks: 432
Thanked 119 Times in 58 Posts

Default

That’s a damn shame the hippies are taking over LL Bean. Love their short top duck shoes. And their wool socks are awesome. Of course I’m a cold natured Texan, those socks might not cut it up north.
Jeff Elder is offline   Reply With Quote
Visit Jeff Elder's homepage!
Unread 09-11-2023, 11:13 PM   #13
Member
Researcher
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Dave Noreen's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,716
Thanks: 1,743
Thanked 8,187 Times in 2,454 Posts

Default

My best estimation of the gun L.L. is holding is an American Arms Co. semi-hammerless single barrel. The cocking lever is on the left side.

Eddie Bauer went the same way once it was part of General Mills. Not like it was from the 1930s into the 60s.

Eddie Bauer Sport Shop.jpg

Mrs. Eddie Bauer.jpeg

It was obvious I had to marry the lady I just celebrated our 47th anniversary with. We both had Eddie Bauer Heavy Duty extra large goose down sleeping bags that zipped together!!
Dave Noreen is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-12-2023, 10:24 PM   #14
Member
Johnrussell
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 6
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts

Default

Not many women like that anymore!
Johnrussell is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-13-2023, 07:14 AM   #15
Member
Gary Bodrato
PGCA Member
 
Gary Bodrato's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 86
Thanks: 972
Thanked 82 Times in 32 Posts

Default

It looks like a single trigger, single barrel 12ga, Brand?
Gary Bodrato is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-15-2023, 08:32 PM   #16
Member
Steve Hodges
PGCA Member
 
Stephen Hodges's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,998
Thanks: 6,357
Thanked 3,460 Times in 944 Posts

Default

I think is is a 1 frame 16 gauge from my memory
__________________
Daniel Webster once said ""Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoemakers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but in the mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men."
Stephen Hodges is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-16-2023, 07:16 AM   #17
Member
Dean Romig
PGCA Invincible
Life Member
 
Dean Romig's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 32,070
Thanks: 36,775
Thanked 34,208 Times in 12,646 Posts

Default

Did you see the stamp on the barrel lug Steve?





.
__________________
"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."

George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
Dean Romig is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 09-16-2023, 08:54 AM   #18
Member
Alfred Houde
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 911
Thanks: 282
Thanked 863 Times in 292 Posts

Default

Here is L.L. circa 1911, along with the store as it looked in 1934.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg LLBean1911.jpg (92.8 KB, 5 views)
File Type: jpg LLBean1934.jpg (519.8 KB, 1 views)
Alfred Houde is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to Alfred Houde For Your Post:
Unread 09-16-2023, 09:10 AM   #19
Member
Alfred Houde
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 911
Thanks: 282
Thanked 863 Times in 292 Posts

Default

As a retired Museum Curator, this thread got me thinking about the gun and its specifics and history.

I wrote to L.L. Bean asking if they have a company Historian, and would they be willing to share information about it. I'll update if I hear anything back and share what they say about it.
Alfred Houde is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to Alfred Houde For Your Post:
Unread 09-16-2023, 11:00 AM   #20
Member
Dean Romig
PGCA Invincible
Life Member
 
Dean Romig's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 32,070
Thanks: 36,775
Thanked 34,208 Times in 12,646 Posts

Default

Good luck my friend.





.
__________________
"I'm a Setter man.
Not because I think they're better than the other breeds,
but because I'm a romantic - stuck on tradition - and to me, a Setter just "belongs" in the grouse picture."

George King, "That's Ruff", 2010 - a timeless classic.
Dean Romig is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:16 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2024, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.