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I've got a new girlfriend / #190872
Unread 11-30-2023, 08:23 AM   #1
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Default I've got a new girlfriend / #190872

I just recently met this lovely lady and I think I'm in love. She's an O frame VHE 20 gauge straight grip stock (apparently cut at some point). Per the serialization book she left the factory with no saftey and 2 sets of barrels (32" and 28") that interestingly both started the process at 3lbs, 8oz. She appears to have been well loved and spent many days afield and/or at the range. The 28" barrels show more wear and the forend is noticeably larger and heavier. There are no records available but she has to have a great story to tell. If one of our members has a personal history with her I'd love to know it. Serial #190872.

*** I misspoke, The gun is not in the serialization book. I misinterpreted the seller description that indicated that the gun was a 2 barrel set. It appears that the 2nd set (28") is a later set of barrels.

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I can see a Kansas covey rise in front out that nice gun.
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Great find there Dan,

That one has to have a pretty special history.

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Dang, that is nice! I just acquired a VH 0 frame 16 gauge 2 barrel set myself. Yours is a bit nicer

Mine is 26 1c/m and 28 m/f which suits my purposes well
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Nice two barrel set. I once had a 28"/32" 20 DHE myself. Those long legged Parker small bores are the best!
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Dan, that's a sexy gun!! I love the longer barrels. My two bbl set is 26" and 28".
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Dang, that is nice! I just acquired a VH 0 frame 16 gauge 2 barrel set myself. Yours is a bit nicer
She looks lovely Mills. Mine has her bumps an bruises too. I've become very fond of the well worn, honest looking guns that appear to have spent a good portion of their lives performing the functions they were created to do.
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Nice two barrel set. I once had a 28"/32" 20 DHE myself. Those long legged Parker small bores are the best!
I've thumped a few pheasants with her and yesterday was my first opportunity to shoot some targets. Those 32" tubes swing beautifully.
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Someone said if it is worn, that means it was a good gun for someone. I believe that is true
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Dan, that's a sexy gun!! I love the longer barrels. My two bbl set is 26" and 28".
Thanks Mike, me too. The 32" tubes are choked .025 and .024. Target smashers.
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