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HammerGuy #264882 02/09/12 04:58 PM
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The Parker Story is a must for any Parker collector, in my humble opinion

Researcher #264891 02/09/12 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted By: Researcher
Peter Johnson's book is like a very rough first draft written over 50 years ago. It is so full of incorrect information and ideas as to be only interesting as a Parker historical artifact.


Hey! I have an artifact! Cool!


The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. - Albert Einstein
HammerGuy #264904 02/09/12 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted By: HammerGuy
Thanks for all the feedback.

Being a London Best guy, I have some moral opposition to the Parker tome.
I did however, order a couple others that I'll read and then hide behind some grouse fans or decoys in the library. ;-)

Thanks again!


Have it your way... you're only cheating yourself.

Conversely, I have yet to break down and buy a "London Best" book and very likely never will.

eightbore #264930 02/10/12 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted By: eightbore
Gosh, I'm just the opposite. I have and shoot a good selection of London guns and am looking for more. However, my main collecting and research interests are in Parkers. Regardless of these opposite interests, I am pretty heavily invested in British gun books as well as Parker books.


It's this diversity, and willingness to share, that seems to make this forum so fun and valuable.

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