Late model VHE 20 gauge
 

Just a quick question. I have an opportunity to purchase a late model VHE straight stock single trigger 20 gauge, with splinter forend and 28" barrels. The S/N is 242177. I am guessing that there are no records on these late model guns. The case is about 98% condition, and the wood is not much further behind it. I do not have pictures, but looking for feedback on how rare these guns are, and some range on value. Any guesses when this gun may have been made. I would have never had a chance for this gun except I have a Model 417 1/2 22 Walnut hill and a Winchester model 65 with a shotgun stock chambered in 218 bee that is up for trade.
Thanks Phil

1934

Phil: I have no idea what it is worth but a 20ga VHE in original 98% condition would be a rare find in my opinion. Would love to see photos. Bob

Phil, Your gun falls in the last range of guns made by Remington and records(IBM cards) are incomplete. The serialization book lists these last guns anywhere from 1939-1942. Sounds like a great find. Congrats and I hope the deal works out for you.

The 20 Gauge Parker will need to wait until I get back from Antelope hunting before doing any trading. Antelope opens on September 5 and runs until the 13th. Planning on taking the time to find a nice "GOAT". I am leaving a little early to do some scouting as it took me 31 years to draw the tag in Arizona.

I have shot the 20 Gauge on some pigeons and some pen raised Bobwhites and its a nice fit.

Tomorrow morning on the way out of town I will take some time to hunt a few doves. Just can not miss the opening day of dove season. Should have a mixed shoot in the morning of Morning, Eurasian, and Whitewing dove, as well as some pigeons. I am taking my Parker 16 VHE and my 8 gauge, can only shoot pigeons and Eurasian doves with the 8, but I am determined to earn my Double pin this year LOL.

The gun was probably made in early 1941. I once owned 242103 that was shipped in April of 1941, confirmed by a Remington factory letter to the original buyer. The letter was written by a Mr. carpenter, head of sales. I can not remember his first name.

Thank you for the information. Bill can you tell me if Remington still has the Parker records? If so I would try and get the letter before negotiating the trade.

good luck on the double pin with the eight gauge i hope...i would be afraid to give the value of a gun with such good condition..now if it were a run of the mill gun i would say the vhe 20 would fall in the 3500 bracket...get some pictures of the goat when you get him..good luck...charlie

High condition 20 ga VHE with 28" barrels and a straight stock? Easy $5k gun, some will pay more. You can find higher grade Parkers but the gun you are looking at is as good as it gets.

There are no Antelope native to North America. They are Pronghorns. Likewise, it should be "Bison Bill" as there are no Buffalo native to North America!!