10 ga recent find

Joseph N. Peterson · 09-05-2013, 01:59 PM

This gun just surfaced and I was asked about its value. The fellow received it from his grandmothers estate but did not know it existed and has no appreciation for this "old gun". He asked me what it should sell for. When he sent me the photos it looks like a higher grade original gun in reasonable condition. Any thoughts?

I am new here and after looking at the topics you all discuss, I will be around for a while. Thank you.

OH Osthaus · 09-05-2013, 02:44 PM

It tells me I need a user name and password to see the pictures

Dean Romig · 09-05-2013, 09:55 PM

Joseph emailed the pictures to me. It appears to be a very nice Grade 3 gun with better than usual condition.

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Big Friend Ten (BFT) · 09-06-2013, 06:33 AM

That's a nice Parker 10 with great potential!

Mark

Paul P. · 09-06-2013, 07:01 AM

Very nice gun. Don't you just love it when they just surface out of nowhere.

wayne goerres · 09-07-2013, 03:02 AM

Joseph that is a nice looking gun. If you want to get an idea on value you will have to be a bit more forth coming with pic's and information. Such as serial no's and all markings on the barrels and frame, barrel condition inside and barrel wall thickness.Conservitive est. without this info would be lo 2000.00 but could be much higher. Also better pic's of the wood (all of it).

Joseph N. Peterson · 09-07-2013, 07:48 AM

The gun is in the Midwest and I am in Idaho but I have asked for more specific information.

Dean Romig · 09-08-2013, 10:30 PM

There are a few buggered screws but on the plus side the checkering looks really nice and there doesn't appear to be any appreciable oil soaking in the head of the stock. A really nice and valuable Grade 3 Parker.

Joseph N. Peterson · 09-13-2013, 03:42 PM

The gun is in the midwest and my brother, who took the photos and is getting me information out here in Idaho, will be visiting the guns owner this week end. I have a list of photos and condition items for him to get for me and you all. I would just like to hunt with it!

George Lander · 09-16-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseph N. Peterson

The gun is in the midwest and my brother, who took the photos and is getting me information out here in Idaho, will be visiting the guns owner this week end. I have a list of photos and condition items for him to get for me and you all. I would just like to hunt with it!

Joseph: Definitely a Grade 3 in what appears to be in it's original & untouched condition. The buggered screws can probably be fixed. The condition of the bores & barrels are most important. If the pitting is not too deep & the wall thickness sufficient the bores can be honed to bright. Dents can be raised & ribs relayed if needed. It looks to be a good find & $2,000+ seems about right.

Best Regards, George