Got My Letter Today

carl scrivani · 03-31-2012, 01:23 PM

My Parker, a PH 12 Gauge was ordered on Jan. 8,1898 by H.D. Folsom in NY, NY. It featured 28" plain twist steel barrel with cylinder and cylinder chokes. LOP was 14 1/4", DOH was 2 5/8". The weight was 7 lbs. 2 ozs. The gun was returned Oct.3, 1898 to have end of muzzle repaired. Charge was $1.50. The gun cost $65.00.

An interesting side note: The owner of H.D. Folsom "accidentally" shot and killed one of his salesmen on 7-2-1900 in the store. Thanks to Mark Conrad for his prompt handling of my research letter.

I haven't done anything to this gun and all serial numbers match. The stock has some crude repairs to it. It appears that this gun has been used. The bores look good and no exterior pitting. I will post some pictures when I figure it out.

Carl

George Blair · 03-31-2012, 04:08 PM

Carl, nice to see a new member intrested enough to get a letter. You can always count on Mark to give us great service. 7lbs 2oz...is it a 1 frame? Thanks, George

Craig Larter · 03-31-2012, 04:57 PM

Mark Conrad is the best!! Great service and he is willing to help you out if you need a information on a gun quickly. The letter service is a great asset of membership. Thanks

Autumn Daze · 03-31-2012, 05:01 PM

You got that right Craig!

Double Play · 03-31-2012, 05:02 PM

Carl,
It's interesting to see that your gun lettered with cylinder and cylinder chokes. Some would have assumed the chokes were opened. Having the ability to prove the originality of a gun is one of the best services the PGCA offers.

Dean Romig · 03-31-2012, 05:17 PM

Larry is so right! Some of the information contained in a Research Letter will definitely increase the value of a some Parkers. Yours is one example.

carl scrivani · 03-31-2012, 05:24 PM

George,
On the barrel is marked what looks 1 1/2. I guess that's the frame size.

Carl

ch · 03-31-2012, 05:40 PM

You only sold 2 shotguns this month. Carl getting the picturs the right size was the hardest step for me do you know the size? We'll tell you if you don't the size. Thoes fellows doing Parker Pages are pretty special as well. Why there's all kind of good ol boy's in the ranks of this (hey Dean how you spell this) orginization.

Dean Romig · 03-31-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by calvin humburg

(hey Dean how you spell this) orginization.

Pretty darn close Calvin!

Any turkeys around your place Calvin? Season's getting close. Family good?

carl scrivani · 03-31-2012, 06:15 PM

I am going to let my lovely fiance to help me with some photos. Thanks to all for your replies.

Carl