VHE 20 gauge

[Joe from MO]

It does say in the listing that the gun has been "redone"..... Reblued, refinished wood, although nothing about the case colors. Also, what is that cicrle in the rib in front of the receiver?

But, ya 30" 20's are sweet.

[Dylan Rhodes]

For my own educational purposes, how is everyone arriving at the conclusion the checkering is recut?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Dylan Rhodes

For my own educational purposes, how is everyone arriving at the conclusion the checkering is recut?

It is not "true" to original Parker checkering quality or pattern layout.





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[Dean Romig]

That's the retaining screw for the doll's head extension. They were invisible when new but they become visible when refinished.





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[Dean Romig]

I never even looked at the price.... what is it?





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[Randy Roberts]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I never even looked at the price.... what is it?
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Dean the asking price is $3995.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Dean the asking price is $3995.

Not such a bad price really.... if it hadn't been molested.





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[Steiner]

Thanks for the quick and expert insights. I am astounded and humbled by the body of knowledge so freely availble in this group. I am also wondering how I am going to be able to compete for my desired wish list of Parkers from such a drastically inferior position. :-) From my brief forray into researching Parker shotguns to enjoy, shoot and collect, it occurs to me that if a Parker gun is available on one of the larger gun auction/sale sites for more than a couple days it must be a bit overpriced or not what it appears to be.

[Bill Murphy]

Some PGCA members with limited knowledge have successfully purchased a hundred or two Parkers in competition with those who know more. Some very interesting Parkers are not sold as quickly as you may think. At an auction, the ability to bid and pay beats knowledge every time.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

Thanks for the quick and expert insights. I am astounded and humbled by the body of knowledge so freely availble in this group. I am also wondering how I am going to be able to compete for my desired wish list of Parkers from such a drastically inferior position. :-) From my brief forray into researching Parker shotguns to enjoy, shoot and collect, it occurs to me that if a Parker gun is available on one of the larger gun auction/sale sites for more than a couple days it must be a bit overpriced or not what it appears to be.

Dan, live and learn...and don't let the expertise get too deep into your head or you may never recover from it. There are plenty of wonderful Parkers out there that have some things that expert analysis would point to as flaws. Weigh them against what your goals are (and your budget is) and move accordingly. Keep asking questions.