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Outstanding, Chad. Fine-looking young man you've got there. He stands out as the "class" in that group picture. Easy to see he's being raised right.
JR
Last edited by John Roberts; 04/28/19 02:01 PM.
Be strong, be of good courage.
God bless America, long live the Republic.
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That is the best thing I have read in awhile. Good on you for taking the young man!
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Congratulations to your son Chad. Thanks for sharing this report. Great to see that he and other young men are taking an interest and showing enthusiasm for double guns and the shooting sports. It kinda runs counter to this sort of B.S. that we often see posted here: I haven't encountered loony behaviour---quite the opposite, more likely rolling of the eyes with look of resignation---when I mention in the company of strangers shooting birds and animals where I live in North America.
For real sport, London is the best place to drop that I'm hunter and trapper. Especially in a pub. First, a shocked silence. Then the old white-haired man must be joking, especially one with a sweet, old white-haired wife.
I taper off the Englanders with soothing words that I don't apologize for what I do, and my type are like dinosaurs who won't last forever. When we die it will be as they want it to be. Often my victims buy me a drink. Sorry to inform King and his kind, but the next generation is just as likely to enjoy the shooting sports so long as we are willing to encourage them.
A true sign of mental illness is any gun owner who would vote for an Anti-Gunner like Joe Biden.
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Good photography is so much easier with great subject matter. Good job on both.
Mike
Tolerance: the abolition of absolutes
Consistency is the currency of credibility
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An excellent last minute decision. Wonderful pictures and story.
Best,
Ted
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That was an awesome weekend for certain. Congratulations to your son, and you too.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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Thanks for sharing some good times, he'll remember it forever.
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Congratulations to a fine young shooter and congrats on your name being drawn for the Parker. It looks like you were down on the Dove Field where the Parker-Smith Side x Side event is held.
Good shooting to you in the future.
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Fantastic-- your son has been well trained in safe gun handling indeed. In one of the earlier photos, where he has the Parker gun broken and the muzzles apparently resting on his show- looks to be, by the forearm latch, at least a Vulcan grade- ditto the photo where he is shown shooting at clays with the same Parker-
The shotgun in the wooden case seems to be a Trojan grade- just as good a shooting shotgun as any of the other Parker grade guns--same gun barrel steel and forged frame. I treasure the Parker my late Grandfather left to me, years ago-- they are, indeed, heirlooms to be used afield, and not "hoarded in a steel vault"- IMO anyway-- RWTF
"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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Chad,
A wonderful experience for both of you. That Parker will be treasured by him forever I'm sure.
Karl
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RWTF, good eye. Yes, he was shooting a well used Parker VH 20 gauge. This weekend was actually his first time shooting double triggers, he complained at first but quickly learned to appreciate them. The stock on this gun needs a new butt plate and some refinishing, and at 13 years of age, I think he will enjoy helping with this project. Perhaps down the line, the barrels will be sent off for refinishing.
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Great story all the way around! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
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Yes- thanks for your kind comment. I also noted in another photo where he is holding the Parker with breech open- the std. "Doll's head" rib extension- not found on the Trojan series. A friend, we hunted grouse together in the 1975-1985 time frame here in MI- has his "family Parker"- a 20 bore VHE- open choked for quails- now he lives in GA- still uses it for quail and dove, and will, someday, pass it on to his Grandson-- nice tradition indeed. RWTF
"The field is the touchstone of the man"..
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That is excellent! I was there and it was great to see your son shoot and then win the raffle gun! Hope to see you both next year too!
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The VH 20 was a good honest gun and the kind I have for my collection.
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