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Sun Jan 25, 2026 5:23 pm
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| Very nice discussion on the 16 ga on the general discussion Parker forum, for those that might be interested. |
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:09 am
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:32 am
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Gentlemen,
Excellent write up on the 16 gauge Parker forum, every word true and a great read.
It's the reason our family of Grouse hunters owns more 16 guage guns than any other kind. Balance is one of the key factors in a 16 guage SXS double gun, there is nothing sweeter!
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:32 am
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This was my post there in the thread for those that can't get on:
"I have so many 16's that unless I go to my files to check, I'd probably guess wrong. Let's just say at least 10 but maybe a tad over. For me it's' not the shell or it's payload, but the weight of the gun and its' handling qualities.
I sent a pristine CSMC RBL in 16 down the road because to me it was clunky. I also sold a Parker Trojan because it carried like a 12 to me and I just could not see myself ever picking it over some of my other guns to go hunting. I've also sold other 16's; Foxes, LS Smiths, Masqueliers, Ithacas, and Bakers etc... for the same reasons.
Right now, my favorite 16's are a 3-gun battery of Foxes, an XE with 26-inch barrels, another with 28-inch barrels and a 28/30 inch combo custom gun I had built for me and engraved by Geoffroy Gournet that is as nice or nicer than any of the CSMC Foxes ever built. They all get used and run from just under 6 pounds to about 6.5 pounds. They are pretty, but it is the handling qualities that make them useful to me.
As far as availability of shells, all you need to do is get your wallet out and order up some RST's. Complaining is like owning a Bentley and whining about the price of gas." |
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:37 am
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ROMAC,
I agree with you 100% and our family owns over 10, 16 guage guns also, only the light well balanced 16 guage guns stay around to get hunted with.
Thanks for the very nice read!
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith/Westley Richards Man
One of my favorite 16 gauge SXS double guns, a side lock J.P. Sauer built on the Sauer 20 gauge frame. One sweet 16 gauge double gun! Balanced perfectly and carries like a dream. No 12 or 20 gauge gun can ever match it.
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Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:08 pm
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Let's see:
Parker O grade hammer , VH, PH, GH, DHE 16s
Fox A, SW Deluxe, SW
LEFEVER G
ITHACA grade 4
Fair Rizzini 600
Marlin model 90 |
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