Well said indeed Dean=- Not that you need it, but I second every word you just said about our esteeemed Editor at PGCA--He knows Parkers and other guns extremely well, but to my way of thinking, he presents his knowledge in a low-key manner, and doesn't come across as pompous or "all-knowing" about it.
Since I have been "Inter-netting" with my great love of good guns and gunning, I have observed how passionate guys can get about their guns, sales, shows, history, gunsmiths, refinishing, original condition, etc- I play golf with some fellows who love the game (and golf always beats you, even Tiger Woods) and they take their choice of clubs etc. seriously, BUT that pales in comparison to the passionate feelings many gunners (not just Fox or Parker or other fine boxlock shotguns either) have- and sometimes feathers get ruffled in spirited discussions-
If Austin Hogan writes that this Fox that Mr. Julia will be selling was indeed the Fox shotgun Nash Buckingham lost back in 1948, I would believe it 100%-- Also, if he should tell me that the Moon was truly made of cheese, I'd order extra Saltines and cold beer to go with-- RWTF
