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A Custom Parker GH
21 March 2024, 07:17
Aaron LittleA Custom Parker GH
All done! This started life as a Parker GH 0 frame 20ga. Ive sleeved it to 28ga w/34” barrels. I Also restocked with a stunning piece of Turkish walnut to the owners provided dimensions and style. Got it to 6lbs 15oz and balances 3/4” in front of hinge. A little weight in the stock will bring it back.
Briley installed their thin wall choke tubes.
Turnbull CCH’ing
Why you’ll ask? The owner wanted this(and a matching 20ga) for dedicated sporting clays guns, specifically for sub gauge competitions in the Vintagers shoots.
Very nicely executed.
Tastefully upgrading/modernizing/repurposing some of these old classic shotguns and rifles can produce great results and get these old classics back in use.
21 March 2024, 08:44
setters5Beautiful!
21 March 2024, 15:15
p dog shooterVery interesting.
With the 34 inch barrels.
If he would use sub-sonic loads it would be quite also.
21 March 2024, 17:54
squeezenhopeAL, interested in your comment about bringing the balance point back. For the intended purpose it is right where it needs to be...in my opinion.
21 March 2024, 18:32
Aaron LittleThe owner wanted it brought back a little.
21 March 2024, 19:21
ChiefR53Fantastic. Would also be great in a dove field.
Well done
Larry
21 March 2024, 20:05
bwanamrmWell executed Aaron! Lovely gun that will be fun on the course or in the field.
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22 March 2024, 05:23
450 FullerFirst rate.
I have a family AAHE Parker that dates to the 1920s.
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22 March 2024, 05:35
richjWow that is outstanding
22 March 2024, 06:37
Mike_TXVery nice!
22 March 2024, 07:43
307RIFLEThat's a Snappy looking blank that you used on the Parker. Contrast really makes it POP! You could see that from across the room, nice job.
22 March 2024, 12:00
Peter ConnanDoes one need a reason to justify owning something this beautiful?
Gorgeous wood and a unique checkering pattern on the stock.
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08 April 2024, 20:27
wildmansixAaron that is a stunning looking little shotgun. Nice work!
12 April 2024, 03:34
FjoldAaron,
That's a gorgeous little gun but I was wondering why the lever was so high above the tang? No criticism, just curiosity.
Frank
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12 April 2024, 06:27
Aaron LittleThe lever is pushed over to the right allowing the barrel to hose open. Picture angle dramatizes it. Once swung closed it appears normal over the top tang.
12 April 2024, 17:29
FjoldThanks,
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
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12 April 2024, 18:50
bghntr416Conventional thinking would be that it is heavy for a 28 but what a great clays gun with a weight that is perfect for that. It looks incredible. Are you working on the matching 20? What a pair that will make! Thank you for sharing.
13 April 2024, 21:28
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Damn nice job, single purpose maybe, but that's what "custom" is all about