New Girl in New York with questions - Page 2

paul stafford jr · 12-08-2013, 12:31 PM

speaking on the case I have a similar one in shape but the stock gos in from one end and the barrels from the other end. the tweed cloth inside makes me think its English but I don't know, no makers mark I can find it can hold barrels up to 29 inchs long

Fishtail · 12-08-2013, 01:17 PM

It's a really nice old gun and case. It has enough wear that it won't be considered 'highly collectible' by most but it's a great gun to be passed down and used with care.
IMO $2K is at the high end of its value, but it's worth more than $1K for sure. I think you could sell it for $1750 or more without much trouble.

I assume you did not disassemble the barrels from the gun, but if you do try to put it back together make note that the forend must first be removed from the barrels, and the 'barrel opening lever' must be moved to the right before the barrels can be put into place.

Mills · 12-08-2013, 06:13 PM

Keep in mind when surfing guns for sale online, many have been for sale for several years with no takers because they are priced above market.

Julie Croce · 12-09-2013, 07:22 AM

Thank you Rick. I have been looking and will check out the listings suggested here.
By the way...You can search completed listings on Gunbroker. In the Advanced Search, switch the tab, above the 'Search Words' box, to Completed. You can also switch the 'Show Only' (at the bottom of the search page) to select a duration of time to search, up to 90 days. After doing so go back to the top and click search.

Julie Croce · 12-09-2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by greg conomos

It's a really nice old gun and case. It has enough wear that it won't be considered 'highly collectible' by most but it's a great gun to be passed down and used with care.
IMO $2K is at the high end of its value, but it's worth more than $1K for sure. I think you could sell it for $1750 or more without much trouble.

I assume you did not disassemble the barrels from the gun, but if you do try to put it back together make note that the forend must first be removed from the barrels, and the 'barrel opening lever' must be moved to the right before the barrels can be put into place.

Thank you for the tips. I have had the gun together. Just didn't think to do it for the pictures. I've been keeping it in the case until I make room a safe. As a novice to Parker Bros shot guns, but not to guns, those prices are a little higher than I figured but in the same all park.

David Noble · 12-10-2013, 10:29 AM

Julie, the advice you have been given here is excellent and everyone does want to help.
It's good that you are researching this Parker for the family. If you are trying to establish a value for the estate, do try to be a bit on the conservative side of value. Since the gun is to go to your cousins daughter, depending on her age, someone like yourself should care for the gun until she is old enough to appreciate it. If she is still young, it should be shown to her often along with stories told to her of her father. In my opinion, the gun should not actually be given to her until she is of an age to respect and cherish it. At that point, it will be priceless to her.

Mills · 12-10-2013, 10:31 AM

David gives good advice and I second him

charlie cleveland · 12-10-2013, 07:15 PM

i will third this.. charlie

B. Dudley · 12-17-2013, 07:46 AM

Julie,
Where in NY are you located?

Harry Collins · 12-20-2013, 06:20 PM

Julie,

I love the little Trojan 20's. This is the one my father found under the Christmas tree as a boy. He carried it in his lap on the train to Military School. You can see the honest ware from near 70 years of shooting. I took it to a dove hunt this fall and it has made an appearance there and accounted for itself well for 65 years. My grandsons are shooting it with 3/4 oz loads.

Kindest, Harry