What do I have?

[Harry Reed]

If it wasn't collectable we would not be having this discussion and this forum would not exist. Parker Bros shotguns represent the best in American craftsmanship historically. Therfore, there is high interest in any and everything Parker Bros. Without knowing the condition of your Parker it is hard to render judgement on value or shoot ability. The NRA website has two grading systems for firearms. One for antique firearms and one for modern. The definition of both are specific for grades from excellent, good, fair and poor. Antiques are usually those made before 1899. So it is best to look at those guideline and try to objectively see where yours is. As far as shoot ability a gunsmith needs to make that evaluation.

[kurt coon]

Harry,
Thank you for your response. I appreciate your candid opinion. Because this gun has Damascus barrels, and having the desire to actually shoot this , I was trying to determine should I or should I not invest in having the barrels sleeved to be able to fire modern shells in it. I have no problem leaving it as a wall hanger, but every time I take it out of the safe, and shoulder it, I have the desire to put it to it's intended use. It just feels good. I was only wondering about a ballpark figure before I invest $2000 into a set of sleeves for a $500 gun.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by kurt coon

Harry,
Thank you for your response. I appreciate your candid opinion. Because this gun has Damascus barrels, and having the desire to actually shoot this , I was trying to determine should I or should I not invest in having the barrels sleeved to be able to fire modern shells in it. I have no problem leaving it as a wall hanger, but every time I take it out of the safe, and shoulder it, I have the desire to put it to it's intended use. It just feels good. I was only wondering about a ballpark figure before I invest $2000 into a set of sleeves for a $500 gun.

It would be a cold day before I'd sleeve a gun . Think I have something like 14 or 15 Damascus barreled guns and I shoot them all . If the bores are rough enough that you question it I'd give serious consideration to having Briley put in a set of full length tubes in day 20 gauge . The two tubes are about $600 I think .