New Member from Florida and Parker Grade Question

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Robert Henley

The grade and other characteristics related to valuation.

Robert, You have the "other characteristics" in your possession -- the gun. What the barrels look like inside (and out), whether or not those barrels have been cut, their wall thickness, etc. will all contribute to the value of your gun. If you have access to a good gunsmith who knows old double barreled guns and has the tools and knowledge to evaluate them for safety and originality, you can get more concrete estimations regarding the gun.

However, if you have better (and more) pictures of the gun, I never ceased to be amazed at what some of our members can deduce from photos.

Nota Bene: If indeed the barrels were 30 and are now 26 inches, that does not bode well for value.

Still, you have an example of one of the finest guns ever produced in America, and a piece of history also -- enjoy the gun and the search for more information about it. Consider getting a research letter for the gun. Those letters can help considerably in determining value in a gun because they give clues to its originality.

[Robert Henley]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Still, you have an example of one of the finest guns ever produced in America, and a piece of history also -- enjoy the gun and the search for more information about it. Consider getting a research letter for the gun. Those letters can help considerably in determining value in a gun because they give clues to its originality.

It certainly has a solid and balanced feel that you don't often find today. I had another closer up picture I took which I've attached just fyi.

The barrels do not appear to have been cut down but they are 26" instead of 30".

Thanks