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Unread 09-17-2014, 09:04 PM   #1
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I inherited a Parker 12ga SXS made in 1879. It has been the family since at least 1900. It carries serial #17253; has #8479 (or 8473) on the barrels; has 32" length barrels; has markings on "twist steel" on the top of the barrels. Can you give me some help on whether it is valuable or not?

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Unread 09-17-2014, 09:20 PM   #2
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Hello John - Every Parker Bros. shotgun has a value. Good pictures would certainly help determine an approximate value on yours.
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Well I am pretty stupid on how to attach pictures. Where do I. get those instructions; they are in a file on my computer
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Unread 09-18-2014, 11:13 AM   #4
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Click on "New Reply" then scroll down to "Manage Attachments" Browse to where your pictures are stored on your hard drive. You can do 5 at a time. When your done, click on "upload."
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Or go to the PGCA Home page and click on FAQ's at the bottom of the column of links at the left. The last item at the very bottom of the FAQ page has a very easy tutorial on adding pictures to posts.
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Unread 12-30-2014, 05:06 PM   #6
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Hey Dean,

I am John's son and have attached the photos you are asking for. Please let us both know what you think and where we stand with this shotgun.

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Unread 12-30-2014, 05:15 PM   #7
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The primary value if your gun is it's family heritage. To some that would make it priceless. A dollar estimate would be between $800 and $1200. If you join the PGCA FOR $40 one benefit is you can sell it on this site.
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Unread 12-30-2014, 05:29 PM   #8
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John II - i posted the specs in your thread on this gun

to really give am accurate value -most folks would like to have the gun in hand. wall thickness matters, the condition of the wood, a lot of factors hard to see in pictures
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The gun does not retain a great amount of original finish, but it looks to be very solid and sound. Looks like it was used a lot, but cared for.
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Unread 12-30-2014, 06:47 PM   #10
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It looks like a better than average condition gun once some cleaning is done. We would like to look at the other side of the receiver and the bores. The wood to metal fit looks wonderful on the side we can see.
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