CZAR NICHOLAS II GUN No.2 ON DISPLAY

[Richard Flanders]

This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for those fortunate enough to be able to attend. Good on you Charlie.

[Jim Thynne]

Mr. Charlie is not only a class guy, as an older member I saw the Parker Gun Collectors organization grow from a fledgling group of collectors, the first of it's kind, to grow to a organization that has been used as a format for other clubs.
The people that have devoted the time and energy to make this grow need not be named, they know who they are. However Mr. Charlie was instrumental in the progress of PGCA.
We have lost many of my friends that helped make this organization grow, but as long as we have the principal leadership that has evolved as members retire from office, to new officers, the Parker mystique will endure, and PGCA will continue.
This will be a beacon to show the way a group of collectors can hold an idea together by lovers of any collectible, if the leadership is there, and the passion is more important than self. My tribute to a great fellow and a passionate Parker collector.

[B. Dudley]

A big thank you to Charlie for all his hard work in getting his wonderful collection to the event and setting up a fantastic display. The quality and scope of his collection was remarkable! From like-new Trojans in all three gauges to A1-Specials and top grade hammer guns.
I am fourtunate to have been able to attend and view the collection that he worked so hard to put together over the years.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Jim Thynne

This will be a beacon to show the way a group of collectors can hold an idea together by lovers of any collectible, if the leadership is there, and the passion is more important than self. My tribute to a great fellow and a passionate Parker collector.

All true Jim. But as time marches on we need younger guys and gals to get more deeply involved. The core officers and directors are aging... We need people to step up and do some of the "heavy lifting" and get involved in the operation of this organization or it will begin to dwindle by attrition.

Mills Morrison's jumping right into the thick of it is a prime example of what we like to see.



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[Pa SxS]

Mills and those who helped him did an outstanding job. Even with the heavy downpour Friday afternoon, everything was on schedule. Pictures to follow shortly.

[Mills]

Thanks guys. It went pretty well and none of my worst fears were realized. I could not have done it without other PGCA members stepping in from time to time. I will not give names at the risk of leaving someone out, but you know who you are.

We are already looking to next year and how we can kick this event up another notch. It seemed the one qualifying station and practice station on the other field went well. The 8 gauge event was a huge success and we might do a 410 event or something similar next year.

[Mills]

It was great to see everyone, to see Charlie Herzog's beautiful Parkers and to witness three worthy individuals being honored. Here are some photos from the event. Hopefully, others will contribute photos as well


Charlie Herzog and Bette Chadick



Herschel Chadick



Bill Mullins and Larry Frey



Tom Wooden and Jimmy Hall



Charlie Herzog



Bruce Day and Chuck Herzog



John Davis



Bette Chadick



Bill Mullins



Charlie Herzog and Art Wheaton



Charlie Herzog



AHE



Fine Wood



High original condition Trojans in 12, 16 and 20 gauge



Beautiful engraving



A 1 Special



PHE 410



AHE 20 gauge



Hammer to hammerless conversion



Original box



Top to Bottom: A 1 Special, A 1 Special, PHE 410, AHE



C grade



Hammer guns



BHE 20



The 2nd Czar Parker

[Mike Franzen]

It was a privilege to get to see Parker guns of this quality and high condition. Thanks goes out to the Board of the Parker Gun Foundation for all their efforts to have a first class event. Charlie Herzog is a first class guy and for him to take the time to pack up and drive all guns cross country just so we could see them was outstanding.

[Jean Swanson]

Well , another year for the Foundation with an other display of some outstanding Parkers. Starting off two years ago, with Charlie Green and his extremely high condition and varied collection, then came Gary Carmichael with high grade hammer guns , also in high condition and varied configuration---and now comes Charlie Herzog with unusual guns of every grade with ,as the others, high condition. What is in the future of the Foundation, who knows ?

Art Wheaton ,John Davis, and I have accomplished what we started out to do, which is to take the high road and share with those that wanted a nice meal, enjoy each others company, and see some outstanding collections. There are those that are " hiding" their unusual gems---lets get them on the forefront and share them with your fellow Parker collectors.

The PGCA Board is also looking for volunteers to replace Art, John , & myself. It is not hard to do, I will be more than happy assist with my help to offer suggestions to organize the evening.

I have enjoyed meeting new faces, seeing & talking with others that have the same passion in America's finest shotgun----THE OLD RELIABLE PARKER .


Best to all and thanks for supporting the Foundation
Allan

[Double Lab]

Mills;
No photos, what am I doing wrong.

Nice job on the challenge.