New Forum Idea - "Appraise My Gun"

[George Lander]

It would be next to impossible to accurately appraise a Parker, Fox, LC Smith, Ithaca, etc. without having the gun in hand. A Stevens 311, perhaps. An interested owner would do better going to the "prices realised" section of the major gun auction sites and comparing what he has with those sold. Provenance is another matter and if a factory letter is available, perhaps he should order that first. A free appraisel is usually worth about as much as it cost. IMHO.

Best Regards, George

[OLD GEEZER]

I like the idea and as far as opinions go they are just that.I also know that alot of people look at blue book guides for the price they think the gun is worth. They are just a guide and the last time I checked blue book of gun values never or can't buy a gun but the man standing in front of you with cash can. So that may be what your gun is worth that particular day.Thanks Thomas

[RDH]

I see a lot of threads that ask for members to appraise the value of a Parker, including the thread below. This thread shows the kind of discussions that are likely going to show up more often than the members giving an accurate, consensus appraisal of the value and the original poster thanking everyone for their help. Page 3 is where everything starts to go wrong.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7911