Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums General Parker Discussions

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
Late model VHE 20 gauge
Unread 08-31-2014, 06:03 PM   #1
Member
Phil C
PGCA Member
 
Phillip Carr's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,154
Thanks: 3,454
Thanked 5,917 Times in 1,432 Posts

Default 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
Phillip Carr is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 06:28 PM   #2
Member
Richard Flanders
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Richard Flanders's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,517
Thanks: 8,480
Thanked 5,538 Times in 1,717 Posts

Default

1934
Richard Flanders is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 06:45 PM   #3
Member
Bob Hardison
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 288
Thanks: 712
Thanked 144 Times in 79 Posts

Default

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
Bob Hardison is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 07:03 PM   #4
Member
Autumn Daze
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Dave Suponski's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,888
Thanks: 4,375
Thanked 4,047 Times in 1,727 Posts

Default

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.
__________________
"Much care is bestowed to make it what the Sportsman needs-a good gun"-Charles Parker
Dave Suponski is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 08:13 PM   #5
Member
Phil C
PGCA Member
 
Phillip Carr's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,154
Thanks: 3,454
Thanked 5,917 Times in 1,432 Posts

Default

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.
Phillip Carr is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Phillip Carr For Your Post:
Unread 08-31-2014, 08:52 PM   #6
Member
Bill Zachow
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 617
Thanks: 478
Thanked 408 Times in 205 Posts

Default

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.
Bill Zachow is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 08:56 PM   #7
Member
Phil C
PGCA Member
 
Phillip Carr's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,154
Thanks: 3,454
Thanked 5,917 Times in 1,432 Posts

Default

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.
Phillip Carr is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 10:28 PM   #8
Member
charlie cleveland
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 12,986
Thanks: 0
Thanked 7,787 Times in 3,967 Posts

Default

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
charlie cleveland is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 08-31-2014, 10:36 PM   #9
Member
Setter Man
PGCA Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 1,705
Thanked 1,636 Times in 634 Posts

Default

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.
Jay Gardner is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Jay Gardner For Your Post:
Unread 09-01-2014, 12:24 AM   #10
Member
Researcher
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Dave Noreen's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,595
Thanks: 1,616
Thanked 7,770 Times in 2,351 Posts

Default

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!!
Dave Noreen is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Dave Noreen For Your Post:
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:30 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2023, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.