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08-31-2014, 06:45 PM | #3 | ||||||
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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
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08-31-2014, 07:03 PM | #4 | ||||||
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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.
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08-31-2014, 08:13 PM | #5 | ||||||
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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. |
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08-31-2014, 08:52 PM | #6 | ||||||
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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.
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08-31-2014, 08:56 PM | #7 | ||||||
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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.
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08-31-2014, 10:28 PM | #8 | ||||||
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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
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08-31-2014, 10:36 PM | #9 | ||||||
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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.
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09-01-2014, 12:24 AM | #10 | ||||||
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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!!
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