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jefferyconnor 03-09-2021 12:37 PM

Parker Skeet
 
Is this an original Skeet Parker, and correct except the cut stock?https://www.gunbroker.com/item/894101696

Jeff Peck 03-09-2021 12:49 PM

Serial number book seems to support such based on others.

FYI, part of a heck of a dozen guns in a run with same same options in all grades and calibers.

Dean Romig 03-09-2021 04:11 PM

It certainly looks like a Remington era Skeet gun with the trap comb, the correct single selective trigger, the Remingtonesque checkering border, barrel flats stamps, twin ivories etc.





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Michael Moffa 03-10-2021 08:59 PM

Looks like mine.

jefferyconnor 03-10-2021 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Moffa (Post 328490)
Looks like mine.

What year was yours made? I've actually been mostly looking for an Ilion made gun, the Skeets are easier to sort through, because they are all late made. Besides that, I prefer straight grip guns. I'm hoping to get a 241,000 plus serial number gun.

Larry Stauch 03-11-2021 11:08 AM

Short supply
 
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Originally Posted by jefferyconnor (Post 328497)
What year was yours made? I've actually been mostly looking for an Ilion made gun, the Skeets are easier to sort through, because they are all late made. Besides that, I prefer straight grip guns. I'm hoping to get a 241,000 plus serial number gun.

You would be limiting yourself to about 1500 guns that were made, hoping one of those comes up for sale, hoping that it's a straight grip and hoping that it's a skeet. If you really want one you may want to seriously consider the one you have already found.

jefferyconnor 03-11-2021 02:23 PM

Fair point Larry! I've for sure made mistakes both ways: too picky sometimes and too hopeful sometimes as to condition and configuration. For me the "more fish in the sea" way of thinking usually works out better. In this case, I'm pretty good on Parkers and will try to be patient for an Ilion made nice original 12 gauge. Any configuration for weight, barrels, and stock is actually okay by me.

A regret I made being picky 30 plus years ago is not buying a absolute mint Winchester 1901 10 gauge with the cursive engraving because I "couldn't get shells for it." I also passed on a like new 1897, last year made gun because It's barrel was "too long." Both guns were $350 then.

Reggie Bishop 03-11-2021 02:51 PM

A 12 gauge skeet sold in the Morhpy May 2020 auction for $3600.00. It was a high condition skeet gun. They are hard to find. Very hard to find.

jefferyconnor 03-11-2021 03:24 PM

Seems like prices are dropping some on collectible guns, even on popular guns like Parkers and Win. 21s. This gun is real decent, the only thing I don't care for is the short pull. The price seems realistic, though.

Reggie Bishop 03-11-2021 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jefferyconnor (Post 328544)
Seems like prices are dropping some on collectible guns, even on popular guns like Parkers and Win. 21s. This gun is real decent, the only thing I don't care for is the short pull. The price seems realistic, though.

Follow some nice original, high condition guns and see what kind of prices they bring. Nice guns bring nice prices. Average guns bring average prices. IMO


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