"Don't be too hard on the new Parker Bros O/U people. I spoke at length to them at the Vintager shoot, and they are genuinely surprised at the negative feedback. Their idea was to "Honor" a venerable old name that had been out of use for three-quarters of a century. I knew about this project since the 1999 Vegas antique arms show, so it was many years from concept to fruition. I questioned the selection of name then, but now see the logic. In business--show biz or commerce or industry--the mantra is, "Call me anything, but not late for dinner." Well, no, not exactly this, but by calling the new gun Parker Bros there was an instant buzz, the gun got noticed, and now will rise or fall on its own merits."
Mr Muderlak: For a Parkerian of your stature I think that's a very open-minded and magnanimous statement. The problem I have with the gun is not the name or design (though the design needs proving) it is its price tag. It looks a $6-$7K gun, not what they are charging. Neat, novel and perhaps even time-worthy but I saw none of the hand-finishing that justifies a stiffer price tag (see CSMC RBL v. CSMC Fox for comparison).
Last edited by Blackadder; 10/26/07 06:29 PM.
