Parker 28 Ga Double barrel Shotgun
I would appreciate if someone could give me an idea of what this gun is worth.
The serial number is 106xxx (all match in 3 places). When I take the barrel off, I see V and the serial number, with a Patent number and dates on the mechanism. On the barrel, I see Kf 3 to the power of 1. Also looks like Patent with dates. On the Lug of the barrel is 0.
It is a 28 inch barrel. 80% original blue and 100% of original walnut stain. Small chip on butt. I could fix it easily with a wood graft. Should I do that or does it not matter much for the value? Bore is shiny except a small patch of rust near the breach. No major pitting. My father bought it new in New York and took good care of it.
Thanks in Advance
Solon
The serial number is 106xxx (all match in 3 places). When I take the barrel off, I see V and the serial number, with a Patent number and dates on the mechanism. On the barrel, I see Kf 3 to the power of 1. Also looks like Patent with dates. On the Lug of the barrel is 0.
It is a 28 inch barrel. 80% original blue and 100% of original walnut stain. Small chip on butt. I could fix it easily with a wood graft. Should I do that or does it not matter much for the value? Bore is shiny except a small patch of rust near the breach. No major pitting. My father bought it new in New York and took good care of it.
Thanks in Advance
Solon
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welcome to the boards. does it have exposed or internal hammers? 0 -
Morning Solon,
Your Parker was made in 1902. The .28 Ga. was introduced
the same year. A "V" on the water table indicates a "Vulcan Quality".
"0" on the locking lug is the frame size. 3-1 is the weight of the barrels sans wood and attaching iron. A .28 Ga. Vulcan is the second most desirable Ga.--First would be the .410 bore. Original condition
is absolutely everything. You will need to address the strong percentages of case colors on the receiver, stocks should be varnished, blue on trigger guard, original butt plate, lock up etc.,
for a price to be assigned. I would apply some oil to the rust-keep it off the walnut-and wait for some time-do not go after it w/steel wool or chemicals. Also for the time being, leave the chip alone.
Best of luck, 1010 -
Thank you so much for the quick reply. I'm amazed at your knowledge. I was a pretty good shot at skeet and trap, but got tired of chasing little birds around the bush, so I'm selling the gun.
<< welcome to the boards. does it have exposed or internal hammers?>>
I think they are internal.
<< strong percentages of case colors on the receiver, >>
I'm sorry I don't know what you mean. The blue is a little worn on the barrels and mechanism part. Has original butt plate. Stock is varnished.
Blue on trigger gard looks OK. What is the lock up? Overall, the engraving looks perfect, but it has small pits here and there; nothing excessive.
<< for a price to be assigned. >>
That's what I'm interested in. Circumstances force me to sell it.
Thanks also for the tips about oil, etc... I did that.
Thanks again.
Solon0 -
Percentage means that if the Barrels and Action were 100% Totally Blued when made, and are looking today [100 years later] like the day they were made is NRA 100%. The less Bluing showing and Rust Damage is showing...then the percentage is the amount left after subtracting the Damage is the Answer...
The More You handle the gun, the more USE it shows Lowers the Over all Percentage...
A little Worn or a Lot Worn...?...You're looking at Percentages again.....
Lockup...? How Tight is the Action when the Barrels are closed...?
Just a Little Bit? Just a Tad...Wiggles a lot?
What Kind of Fore Arm does it have...? Beaver Tail? {Flat and Wide}?
Blue on Trigger Guard looks OK....? How Good is O.K.?...again were back to Percentages.....
The engraving looks OK, but has PITS here and there...???? Are you saying the Pits are into the Engraving? Could you define just where the Pits are Located....Any and all variation from as New, can make a $10,000.00 Gun into a $500.00 Gun...I don't mean to allude that You're Gun is a [for the sake of conversation] $500.00 Gun....but to endeavor to explain what %'s mean to a Gun Collector.....Condition is everything........My suggestion to You is to Talk to Our resident Shotgun Expert...101AIRBORNE again...He can explain in great detail just what You Have...Just keep in Mind that You have to explain what You see to Him....Not what You think You see....Hence...Value to be assigned......!
Captain Kirk, Tech Staff<P><BR>0 -
Dear Captain Kirk
Thanks for your help; I'm starting to catch the drift about value.
The blue is about 90 percent on the action and 80 percent on the barrel. The pitting is like random pin gentlemans on the action and barrels, but with a couple of rough spots on the barrels. The pits and rough spots are not deep so that a few swipes with emory cloth would take it out, but of course I know that then the original blue would be diminished. The pits are not affecting the engraving since the pits are small. The whole thing looks like it could be made to look like new if it was cleaned up with steel wool and fine emory paper and then reblued, but from what you suggest, it looks like it would be better to leave as is. It looks good as is, and the pits can only be seen by close inspection. The lock up is very tight; probably like new. The trigger guard blue is about 80% with pits on 10% of the engraving. Looks like it could be cleaned up with a sharp stylus. The forearm has a pistol grip with original steel plate, and steel butt plate. Also has an inlaid silver emblem on the underside of the stock, that looks like a coat of arms shape. Not sure if it is a beavertail butt. Looks about the same as the other Parkers I've seen on the internet. I can see why these guns are valuable; the design is elegant and simple.
Thank you and 101AIRBORNE very much for your time. Is it appropriate to attach pictures here? I see a button "Insert Image" but it doesn't seem to do much.
Thanks again.
Solon0 -
You should go to Parkergun.org! They are collectors of Parker guns, and could give you a better understanding of condition and value! Also I'm sure many people there would be interested in purchasing your fine double! I would be interested,however I own a 20 Trojan, and a 16 Vulcan. So I'm sure I couldn't own a 28 bore![:(] 0 -
Thanks for the tip about parkergun.org
I was looking for something like that, but I guess I must be using the wrong search engine.
<< I own a 20 Trojan, and a 16 Vulcan. So I'm sure I couldn't own a 28 bore! >>
Yes, the 28 looks a little wimpy. I'm keeping the 12 GA, it looks like more bang-for-the-buck.
Thanks to all for your help.
Solon0
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