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Looking for some advice on "the" definitive book on Parkers.
As many of you know, I'm an English gun guy, but I starting shooting with this gentleman who seems real passionate about Parker.
He had a beautiful old 16 the other day but when I asked about it, I was quickly lost in DH-this and something else-that.
Amazon has a few titles, so I'm looking for some feedback on a a couple y'all would suggest.
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The best conversation opener with a Parker guy is "Do you think you'll ever upgrade to an L.C. Smith?"
It works the other way around and you can substitute Fox in there as well.
Welcome to America
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If you want the definitive book on Parkers, there's only one choice---and that's The Parker Story by Gunther, Mullins, Parker, Price and Cote'. You can purchase this two volume tome through The Double Gun Journal for $295.00 ppd., they are also offering some slightly blemished sets (you'll scratch your head trying to figure out what makes them blems) for $195.00 ppd. Call the DGJ at 800/447-1658.
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A really interesting Parker book that's a LOT cheaper is "Parker Guns Shooting Flying and the American Experience". Awfully good work and you'll learn enough to really impress your shooting bud. Amazon has it: http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Shooting-Flying-American-Experience/dp/1574326112It also has a lot of really interesting material about other makers, ammunition, shooting, etc. Used from $16.99. 5 star recommendation. (Now dear readers, don't jump in front of Hammer Guy to buy the used book--he gets "dubs")
Last edited by Joe Wood; 02/08/12 10:20 PM.
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The Parker Story is THE book on Parkers....the rest are either outdated, incorrect, or the authors idea of how to stroke himself in public without being arrested.
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The Parker Story is THE book on Parkers....the rest are either outdated, incorrect, or the authors idea of how to stroke himself in public without being arrested. Of course it is, Greg. But not everyone is willing to plunk down that amount of change for a book. I did and find it invaluable. But I also have every book published on Parkers. I liked all of them. But then, I'm a fanatical Parker fan.
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A really interesting Parker book that's a LOT cheaper is "Parker Guns Shooting Flying and the American Experience". Thanks for the feedback. How about Ed Muderlak's other book; Old Reliable? Or the book; Parker: America's Finest Shotgun?
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The best conversation opener with a Parker guy is "Do you think you'll ever upgrade to an L.C. Smith?"
It works the other way around and you can substitute Fox in there as well.
Welcome to America I kinda wore that out with my references to London Best Guns. And, I never think it's too wise to antagonize a guy with a shotgun - and holder of the GPS. ;-)
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