Parker Reproduction Value?

[Mike Duffey]

I'm BRAND NEW to this forum hoping to find an approximate value
on what I'm told is a RARE Parker Reproduction. It's a 20Ga THREE BARREL
SET owned by my father, a well known outdoor writer and author of several
books on hunting dogs.

Here are the details:

The gun was purchased new in 1988 and has never been fired.
At that time it was supposed to be the ONLY 3 barrel set ever made?
I've been told that still may be the case?
It is in a "double" presentation case.
2 barrel sets are 26" and One is 28"
28" barrel is stamped Mod & Full and 23/4 & 3"
Both 26" barrels are 23/4 only
One is stamped IMP & MOD
The other says Q1 & Q2
All 3 have same serial#: 20-04440
Purchased 6/24/88 from Paul Jaeger, Inc.
Grand Junction Tennessee
Made in Japan
Have original sales receipt, Parker Repro booklet, etc.

I have numerous pictures available, and would very much
appreciate it if anyone could tell me a REALISTIC value.

THANK YOU.
Mike Duffey
Wisconsin
7 one 5 - two 5 zero - 4 zero 9 zero
No Calls after 8PM CT PLEASE.

[Wild Skies]

Hi Mike and welcome to the forum. If you could post pics of the gun it would help us in evaluating its approximate value. Value of one of these unfired Repros can vary with the grade, the configuration and quality/attractiveness of the wood.

Three barrel sets were a standard Parker Reproduction offering. Although not commonly found, yours certainly wasn't the only one ever produced.

[Bruce Day]

2013 Bluebook, p. 1397:

[Mark Callanan]

Mike

I think the last 3 BBL set I saw for sale in new condition was 16,000
Of course there is a difference between asking price and sold price
Sometimes people put prices out there just fishing
I beileve that set a somewhat rare set
If it becomes for sale I wouldnt mind talking to you about it

[Bill Murphy]

Mark, you are a bit confused about what Mike has. Mike, I would recommend you start over in the Parker Reproductions subforum to reach some collectors who are in touch with today's values. You have a very interesting combo. Yup, you need to post pictures.

[Mark Callanan]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Mark, you are a bit confused about what Mike has. Mike, I would recommend you start over in the Parker Reproductions subforum to reach some collectors who are in touch with today's values. You have a very interesting combo. Yup, you need to post pictures.

Bill
I very well could be
I am still learning here
But a 3 BBL set and the 1st one sold with this history and new ..
I get it doesn’t have the 16 gauge BBL and its not the 28/28 and .410
But if it is this rare what would you put for a value?
I see they are asking 7500.00 for 2 BBL sets on Gun Broker all the time
But as you said I very well could be confused and way off base
Wouldn’t be the 1st time….
I will watch and learn….
I do agree its belongs in the Repro section

[Double Lab]

Mike;
The last name does ring a bell. What was your dad's name and what did he write? Was he Dave Duffey?

[Joe D.]

Daryl,
I believe Mike may be referring to the author of "Hunting Dog Know-How", "Expert Advice on Gun Dog Training" and "Hunting Hounds: The History, Training, and Selection of America's Trail, Tree, and Sight Hounds".
Coincidentally, I just found the first two titles when going through some books in the basement last night.....! Small world!
OOPS (sp) Duffey is the correct spelling.......

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Mike and all,

I moved this thread to the Parker Reproductions sub-forum where it will receive proper attention.

Mark

[Double Lab]

Thanks Joe. I just retrieved my copy of Hunting dog Know How.
Mike;
Your Dad was quite a writer. Thanks for reminding me of him.