2023 Parker additions

Craig Larter · 04-21-2023, 06:06 AM

I sold two parkers at the Fall G&D auction and used the proceeds to fill the slots.

Top gun BHE 12ga 32" Acme Steel XF/XF #2 frame 2 7/8" chambers (lettered) circa 1906.
Bottom gun DHE 12ga Titanic Steel F/XF #1 1/2 frame circa 1920.

mobirdhunter · 04-21-2023, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I sold two parkers at the Fall G&D auction and used the proceeds to fill the slots.

Top gun BHE 12ga 32" Acme Steel XF/XF #2 frame 2 7/8" chambers (lettered) circa 1906.
Bottom gun DHE 12ga Titanic Steel F/XF #1 1/2 frame circa 1920.

Wonderful guns, Craig, and I like to think I helped some in getting one of your nice guns from the G&D auction.

Craig Larter · 04-21-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Wonderful guns, Craig, and I like to think I helped some in getting one of your nice guns from the G&D auction.

Garry glad the DH went to you, it meets your focus and requirements very well. Enjoy thanks much. Craig

mobirdhunter · 04-21-2023, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

Garry glad the DH went to you, it meets your focus and requirements very well. Enjoy thanks much. Craig

It’s a beautiful gun…and will get out this coming season. I’m glad you decided to part with it, and glad you got those two beauties. Ducks beware!

Craig Larter · 04-22-2023, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

It’s a beautiful gun…and will get out this coming season. I’m glad you decided to part with it, and glad you got those two beauties. Ducks beware!

I was thinking about putting a 20ga Damascus collection together, as you know they are uncommon in all hammerless grades. I started with the DH, one of about 130. My goal was a PH,GH,DH,CH and BH. But after a time I realized I would be competing against some motivated buyers. I believe you have filled all the slots except maybe the CH. I know I lost out on a BH 20ga that you were faster than me to contact the seller/dealer. The DH belongs to you my friend, hopefully our paths will cross in the future.

mobirdhunter · 04-22-2023, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

I was thinking about putting a 20ga Damascus collection together, as you know they are uncommon in all hammerless grades. I started with the DH, one of about 130. My goal was a PH,GH,DH,CH and BH. But after a time I realized I would be competing against some motivated buyers. I believe you have filled all the slots except maybe the CH. I know I lost out on a BH 20ga that you were faster than me to contact the seller/dealer. The DH belongs to you my friend, hopefully our paths will cross in the future.

I have a Bernard CHE 16, but close only counts in horseshoes. I’m content though. They all have (or will) taken game from over my dogs. We each have our goals. Mine are modest, but fulfilling nonetheless. I’d sure like to hear about your duck hunting escapades someday. If you’re at the banquet this year, bend my ear, please.

Joe from MO · 04-21-2023, 09:52 AM

Beautiful guns, would love one like that DHE...... Nicely done sir!

Steiner · 04-21-2023, 10:29 AM

Beautiful. I've fallen in love with the B Grade guns. I have a similar 32" gun I'm bringing to the Southern to shoot for the first time.

Craig Larter · 04-21-2023, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

Beautiful. I've fallen in love with the B Grade guns. I have a similar 32" gun I'm bringing to the Southern to shoot for the first time.

Dan I have my BHE packed for the Southern, I hope our paths cross sometime during the event. Craig

Steiner · 04-22-2023, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

Dan I have my BHE packed for the Southern, I hope our paths cross sometime during the event. Craig

I’ll be there Wednesday through Sunday morning and plan to sling as much lead as possible. I’ve got a BHE 30” 20 I’m hoping to shoot a bunch too.
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