Time Capsule

[edgarspencer]

This gun just walked into a local shop out of the blue. I went to check out a CHE, and after seeing this 1928 VH, sn 228118, completely forgot about the C.
I have occasionally used the expression 'new' or 'mint' in describing other guns, but seeing this was as exciting as seeing the Parker Order books, or going to the Smithsonian for the first time. I can now say, without reservation, that I have held a new, unfired Parker. The gun was made in 1928, and is, undoubtedly the closest thing to a gun as it left the factory. It is 100% in all respects; Blueing, Wood, and Case Hardened Colors.
I could have, and still can buy the gun, but after soul searching, decided it would be wasted on me in fairly short order. I have to be able to enjoy my guns in all aspects of owning them, which means being able to shoot them. It would be like falling in love with a virgin who could spend the rest of her life with you. After you got over the fact that you were loved in return, what would you most want to do with her?
These pictures simply do not do the gun proper justice. That's Gary Herman holding her.