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Unread 03-24-2011, 12:13 PM   #1
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Did Parker make 8 bore hammer guns.
And can you use them in the USA or is
a 10 bore the only big gun you can use to day ?
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Unread 03-24-2011, 02:54 PM   #2
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Based on articles in the DGJ, shotguns larger than 10 bore were banned from migratory bird hunting. This happened in 1913(?) or thereabouts. I cannot say whether any other game is allowed to be taken with them, though. I don't see why not. I have never looked further than the DGJ articles.
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Sure, they made them in hammer and hammerless. They're illegal for any migratory game like ducks and geese but in some states you can still use them for deer and turkey hunting. There are some members of the forum that do this actually.

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Check your state reg's very close. Several states have the 10ga as the largest legal shotgun for hunting anything.
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ive used the 8 ga lommis that destreys lets me keep for him and a parker hammer gun for squirls crows turkey and deer and even a couple coyotes...there are a hoot to shoot.... charlie
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Yes the Parker is a HOOT to SHOOT. one of these days Charlie.... ch reckinize that fellow in the picture lookin at you
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yep i reconize that old phez dog...seems like i remember he likes to bark at cows too.... charlie
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Do not some states allow 10ga Chamber Mates to be used in 8ga for waterfowl? I believe Wisconsin is voting to allow this, this spring.

Was sure a sad day when they "benched" those guns.
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i hope wisconsin passes the use of gage mates in the 8 ga..this might start other states into letting the 8 be used again...ive always liked the large bore guns.... charlie
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I hope that Wisconsin has checked with Mr. Obama. The prohibition on eight gauges for migratory birds is a Federal regulation.
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