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Bill Murphy · 01-31-2020, 08:25 AM

I'm sure both of you guys have seen the dozens of cars parked at the Dove Field, which is feet from the PGCA tent. Craig Larter has parked there. You can park there too. When the parking attendant tells you that you have to park on the "road", tell him you want to go to the Dove Field and he will let you drive there. You will be within a one minute or less walk to the PGCA tent.

Dean Romig · 01-30-2020, 08:32 AM

Craig, you don’t have a (golf bag/gun) cart?

Incidentally Craig, who is doing research packages at G&H now that Bob has retired?

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Craig Larter · 01-30-2020, 11:19 AM

Dean I have no idea who is doing the research, I just filled out the request form on line and e-mailed to the requested address. I don't own a shooting cart plus as I recall there is no place in the tent to "park" personal guns that are not part of the official PGCA display.
It may interesting to just have table space for members to park their Parkers while out shopping or visiting. While guns are parked it would be a nice opportunity to see a wide variety of guns.

Craig Larter · 01-31-2020, 12:26 PM

A little info:
Parker 83621 was received at Abercrombie & Fitch as a Second Hand shotgun on May 11, 1940 with the following spec's: 10 gauge, 32 inch Damascus barrels, non-ejector, 8 # 13 oz., 2 7/8" chambers, F & F, FPG, Grade 'A'. The shotgun was sold on September 6, 1940 for $39.00. The buyer (C.E. Mead).

Craig Larter · 02-11-2020, 06:43 PM

A few pictures from today of 83621 in natural light, pretty amazing gun!! Light cleaning with a Frontier pad, still has some brown tint but the CC does show.

Dean Romig · 02-11-2020, 09:17 PM

Wow three hinds - what a stud!

A fabulous gun Craig!

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Craig Larter · 02-16-2020, 07:01 PM

Just to close to loop on this gun. As I stated it had a crack at the wrist from the top tang down to the trigger guard on one side. The gun was originally fitted with the hickory rod and that keep it together. I did not want to soak the wood to de-oil it to glue the crack (and lose the original finish and character) so Brian Dudley suggested a carbon fiber 3/8" rod be inserted up through the pistol grip cap past the crack, glassed in place. I couldn't be happier the gun is now completely stable with zero movement.

Double Lab · 02-16-2020, 07:07 PM

That sir is a fantastic gun. I know she will spend some time in the marsh next year.