Not hardly. A high condition gun can, and does, go for more. Condition always trumps grade or gauge.

Yup, remember the Muderlak Trojan 12 gauge that sold for about ten grand.

You did alright. Nice gun.

A Trojan with more case color will be hard to find, and it will cost more. Don't fall for the "12 gauge" business. Good, high condition guns will always sell for good money. Good less than average condition guns will continue to fall in value and be hard to sell.

With all of those beautiful original case colors if I were going to use it, I would protect them with clear lacquer. You can't get them back.

Okay, I'm new to owning a Parker with this kind of condition. So, if you carry the gun the case colors will just rub off over time? Would applying lacquer not hurt the future value?

My solution would just be to buy another Parker with less color to shoot.

We call that "A shooter." Problem solved : )

If I am worried about retaining case colors on a gun I apply a few coats of diluted True Oil on the areas needing protection. It is easily removed with acetone after the season.

I would say just enjoy it for your intended purpose if it brings a smile your face (and it should). Like Andy mentioned, I buy “shooters” that I intend to use in the field. Not much original case color on those. I’ve also bought a couple (purportedly) Del Grego restorations as back ups for my field guns. But I’m working my way up the ladder. My gateway into this world was a 1930 Trojan that had some case color when I bought 30 years ago. Not much to speak of now. Now I’ve got a couple V grades and a couple reproductions. It’s an addiction. The more you get, the more you want. Congratulations on your purchase. A Trojan was all I needed for quite awhile.

If you hunt with it and treat it with respect I doubt you will ever be able to wear the colors off it. If you shoot clays often with it and treat it with care I doubt you will ever be able to wear the colors off it.