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Craig Hahn 05-03-2018 01:08 PM

Another New guy with questions
 
Greetings:
I'm new to this forum, or any other forum, so I hope I don't make too many newbie mistakes.

I build Hot Rods, Kustoms, and bikes. Not really a gun guy per say, and just inherited my gram-pa's old Parker.
Looking to get a value.

It's a VH serial number 178106 with a 32" barrel.
I call it the Jed Clampett special.

I'll post another thread with pics and a formal request for info, as it seems this string is for introductions.

Thanks for having me

John Dallas 05-03-2018 01:40 PM

Welcome aboard!

Mills Morrison 05-03-2018 01:51 PM

Welcome Craig!

You appear to have a much worn VH. VH 12 gauges are probably the most common Parker out there. Yours has 32" barrels and longer barrels are a plus these days. Other folks on here can tell you more.

Craig Hahn 05-03-2018 02:22 PM

Thanks for the replies.
I didn't have any reason to believe it was anything special,
mostly, I just wanted to make sure before I "modified" it for home protection.

Dave Suponski 05-03-2018 03:04 PM

No!!!!!

Jim DiSpagno 05-03-2018 03:06 PM

Please DONT modify for home protection. There are plenty of inexpensive Remington 870s and Mossberg 500s for that. And if an intruder does not recognize the distinct sound of “racking” a pump gun, then let the fun begin. That said, a PARKER shotgun of and configuration and grade will never be made again and they are a big part of American made classic sporting Arms. Clean the old girl up and have it checked out by a qualified double gun smith. Then decide on its fate. A family gun is a cherished possession.

Craig Hahn 05-03-2018 03:19 PM

Sorry, did not mean to offend.
I have no children to hand this down to.
Once I know the rough value, I'll put it on Gun Broker and use the money to buy something more appropriate.

I'll post the value request now.
Do I let folks know when it's on Gun Broker or is that not allowed.
Again, I do not mean to cause any issues.

Thanks,
Craig

Jim DiSpagno 05-03-2018 03:25 PM

No issues. Post some pertinent pictures here and some will give an opinion as to value to use as a guide line.

Mills Morrison 05-03-2018 03:32 PM

Pics of Craig's Parker

http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=838

Craig Hahn 05-03-2018 03:43 PM

Thank you sir!
I've started a post in the general parker board as well.


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