On Saturday, 12 May the Lapeer Michigan Sportsmen’s Club held its annual Lower Peninsula SxS Association Spring Shoot. The Parker Gun Collector's Association (PGCA) provided the centerpiece display with 10 Gauges from U to C Grade, AH 12, AH 12 upgrade, and a few other splendid examples of well preserved and restored Parkers. Many of those display guns were also shot during the day.
Sixty-six shooters participated between the rain showers in sporting clays, 5-stand, duck tower, and the pigeon ring. Aside from intermittent delays due to shooters dodging the rain, it seemed all were pleased with the event. Paul “Bladesmith” Harm organized the event to include a great steak dinner at day’s end.
After the shooting was over the “Parker Guys” gathered for a photos. Included from left to right are:
Destry, Paul S. Jr., Kurt Dollar Grade, Paul S. Sr., Steve (face only), Terry E., Mark Big Friend Ten, Dave L, Rich C.O.B., Bill G., Eric Opening Day, Paul Harm, Forgot his Name who needs to buy a Parker!!!, Parker Bachelder, and Brad bachelder.
Opening Day with a wonderful CSMC FE Fox 20 Gauge 30”
COB with an English gun
Dollar Grade with Brad Bachelder holding a Twist barreled Grade 1 Parker
Brad at the ready
Dollar Grade shooting Black Powder in 10 Gauge Top Action (hammer) Grade 3
