VH Made in 1942

[Jim Kucaba]

This is just MY opinion, and others are free to disagree so take it for what it's costing you ...I believe that once a company is bought out by another firm and the new owner continues to produce the same line of products, under the original company's name, the product is a FAKE regardless of it's quality. There's no disputing the fact that Remington built Parkers and Parker reproductions are both high quality guns ... Whether they match the quality as a Parker built in Meridien, under the direction of the Parker family is for each individual to decide ... I'm not saying that I would never own a Remington built Parker or a reproduction, but I am saying that I don't hold either gun with the same esteem as what I consider to be the genuine article.

Respectfully yours ... Jim Kucaba ... AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com

[Autumn Daze]

Jim,Years ago I kinda felt the way you do now.But after owning a few Remington Parkers I feel they are all just as good(if not better in some ways) than the Meriden made guns.

[Dean Romig]

I've got to take exception with your logic Jim.
Remington bought the Parker Gun Works in '34 and continued to produce the same Parker product, in the same factory, using the same materials and supplies, using the same methods of production by the same employees and contractors until the move to Ilion in '37 or '38 (didn't memorize the exact date) and continued to use the same machinery, stock from Meriden, methodes and procedures with many of the employees who relocated from Meriden . . .

. . . I don't get what's "FAKE" about these Parkers

[Autumn Daze]

Russ,I also write myself notes...only trouble is then I can,t remember where I put them..

[Nathan Ikert]

The serial # 228901 VH 12 ga.

[Autumn Daze]

Nathan,Gun number 228901 would be a 1928 Meriden made Parker

And yes Russ I went to the "book"....

[Nathan Ikert]

Thanks Dave. The ad said 1948 12 ga. VH 28" barrels choked imp/mod. he will sell me pictures in a day or 2. Thank you for all your help.

[Autumn Daze]

My pleasure Nathan Let us know how you make out!

[Dave Miles]

Originally Posted by James T. Kucaba

This is just MY opinion, and others are free to disagree so take it for what it's costing you ...I believe that once a company is bought out by another firm and the new owner continues to produce the same line of products, under the original company's name, the product is a FAKE regardless of it's quality. There's no disputing the fact that Remington built Parkers and Parker reproductions are both high quality guns ... Whether they match the quality as a Parker built in Meridien, under the direction of the Parker family is for each individual to decide ... I'm not saying that I would never own a Remington built Parker or a reproduction, but I am saying that I don't hold either gun with the same esteem as what I consider to be the genuine article.

Respectfully yours ... Jim Kucaba ... AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com

I think you'd change your attitude real quick, if someone came along with a Remington built Parker, in 16 gauge lifter hammer configuration, for sale.

[Bruce Day]

The market and prevailing collector's interests have not shared Mr. Kucaba's views. He primarily collects in a subset of Parker collecting, that of early hammer guns.