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Unread 03-05-2021, 05:39 PM   #21
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My VH 28" 16 gauge is made on a #3 frame. It letters that way. It is a horse. 9 pounds.
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Unread 03-05-2021, 06:10 PM   #22
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You know it’s kind of a PITA ! One day I’m more intrested in light short barreled guns then the next day I’m intrested in heavier longer barreled guns . It’s kinda calm on the days it’s one or the other but the majority of the days I’m intrested in both and usually that becomes quite costly
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Here is a PH with the 26"barrels of a 2 barrel set. The gun is balanced perfectly with either set of barrels.
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Here is a PH with the 26"barrels of a 2 barrel set. The gun is balanced perfectly with either set of barrels.
Now that is interesting.....
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Unless a gun was ordered to be heavy in front or light, Parkers made with two sets of barrels were always perfectly balanced.






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On the opposite end, smaller frame longer barrels, apparently Parker wouldn’t accommodate everything a customer wanted. Sounds like this guy wanted longer barrels to shoot heavier loads fitted to his smaller frame gun.
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On the opposite end, smaller frame longer barrels, apparently Parker wouldn’t accommodate everything a customer wanted. Sounds like this guy wanted longer barrels to shoot heavier loads fitted to his smaller frame gun.
What a wonderful letter to have! I must admit that I never cease to be impressed with the customer service of Parker Bros. and with their ideas of balance, proportion and handling (not to mention safety) in their shotguns. Yes, they may be on the heavier side, but a balanced gun is a delight to shoot.
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wow what a great letter...charlie
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I realize longer barrels are the thing now in all aspects of shotgun target games .

BUT............................................... ................................................ !

If I ever had the J. Cliff Green 2 gun four barrel set in my accumulation I would shoot the hell out of them regardless of the 24" barrels

To be honest the only time I've been to Sanford a few years ago , my number one reason for coming was to see that set .
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My VH 28" 16 gauge is made on a #3 frame. It letters that way. It is a horse. 9 pounds.
Would love to see the letter on that one Bill. Was the weight and/or frame size requested. Wonder what load he wanted to shoot thru that.
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