Barrel set

[JLoew]

A friend of mine has a set of 16ga Steel barrels from a 191,xxx VHE. They are "0" frame and 30" long in very nice shape. He asked me what I thought they were worth- I dont keep a close eye on parts prices and was curious for some help for him.

A set of "0" frame 30" barrels has to be a pretty rare item for someone looking to make a 2 barrel set, I would think. I appreciate your thoughts and evaluation. They are in excellent original shape.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

They should be posted in lost and found.

[charlie cleveland]

somebody was wanting a set of these barrels on the wanted section a while back... charlie

[Jim DiSpagno]

contact Gary Carmichael Sr. via a pm. He is looking for them THANKS

[JLoew]

Guys- with all due respect, I didn't ask who wanted to buy them, I asked what they might be worth. I don't own them and was asked for an appraisal.

[Dean Romig]

Let's work this one from the other end, shall we?

We can probably all agree that a 16 gauge VHE on the 0-Frame with 30" barrels in "very nice" shape would likely have a value of somewhere in the $3500 range, give or take (maybe more).

An 0-Frame VHE buttstock and frame with forend, also in "very nice" shape but without barrels might be worth $700 or so, again, give or take....

So, lets all do the math and take a shot at what these barrels might be worth.
My estimates might be off a bit but this should give an idea of how to value a set of very nice barrels.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

I am not sure what you are implying, Dean.
You are not implying that the math is linear? Are you?
3500-750= 2750?
No way
Barrels without anyplace to go are not worth that much.
I think that the synergistic effect of BOTH get you to 3500.

[Bob Jurewicz]

I'm never hesitant to venture my guess. $1000 to $1200 and I would pay $900.
Bob Jurewicz

[Chris T.]

I think they are worth more to someone with a special gun with a set of barrels that are blown or out of proof, than someone looking to make a two barrel set. I don't think $2000 is unreasonable to the right person. A nice set of 32" 12 ga barrels just sold here for $2800 w/ complete beaver tail forend. My guess would be $2000-$2500.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by George M. Purtill

You are not implying that the math is linear? Are you?
3500-750= 2750?

No George, that's not what I'm implying - but, the value of any Parker is supported by the condition (or existence) of its barrels.

No way
Barrels without anyplace to go are not worth that much.
I think that the synergistic effect of BOTH get you to 3500.

I'm not so sure you're absolutely right. The value of given set of barrels (for whatever reason someone wants them) is what the buyer and seller agree on. And I think you'll agree that this is a pretty special set of barrels.

IMHO