16 ga dhe 32" value

[Brian Hornacek]

I will be meeting a gentleman in the next couple days to look at a DHE, 16 ga, 32", 0 frame that is in the book. The gun has original PG stock, grip cap, skeleton but and double triggers. Receiver is silver with barrels re-blacked by competent smith. Highly figured English walnut wood refinished that is not undersized and no cracks or repairs. No pitting in the bores or elsewhere and was told prior to re-black and wood refinish it just had honest wear from use. Unfortunately a few things have been refinished already and without a picture it is tough to assess. I have only seen poor quality pictures myself from a phone that would not be worth posting here. Any thoughts would be great on value based on my description? Hopefully the verbal description to me on the phone is consistent with what I see in person.

Thanks for your help!

[charlie cleveland]

them 32 inch barrels will make it worth more than the average length barrel and on a o frame will cost a little more too...whats the guy asking for gun...it being a d grade i m gonna guess in the 3000 to 4000 range..... charlie

[Brian Dudley]

That gun is a nice find!

[Brian Hornacek]

It is a trade deal so I would have about $3,400 in it by the value of the trade.

[Rick Losey]

we will want pictures when you do it

'cause you will, and likely should

[Angel Cruz]

Nice find. A DHE 16ga with 32" bbls on a 0 frame:shock:
Depending on condition I say close to 5000.00 if not over.

[Chris Travinski]

Brian, There was one for sale on a collectable store internet site for a few years, it eventually made it to gunsinternational and sold pretty quick for the $6k asking price. It was a #1 frame DHE with 32" barrels w/ 90% original finish, pistol grip stock w/ skeleton butt plate, traces of case color and perfect screws. Sounds like you would be in the running in the $3-4K range with the refinishing providing it was done properly. 32" barrels are hard to find in any gauge, and a 16ga. O frame!!

[Bill Murphy]

This gun may have some provenance that could make it a little more interesting.

[Mark Ouellette]

Any collectable is worth watever the market will bare. A 16 gauge DHE in xx% condition is worth what? With 32" barrels add to that price 25 - 50% for it being rare. That stated, how many people want a 32" 0 Frame 16 gauge? Probably more than a few...

[edgarspencer]

It is a trade deal so I would have about $3,400 in it by the value of the trade.

It the gun is unmolested, and in nice shape (no cracks or gouges, a bit of CC and 75% or better blue) I'd estimate you'll be into it for less than half it's value +/-

[Ed Blake]

You've already worked the trade. Pay the guy the difference; you won't regret it. A 32" 16 DHE on an O-frame, another may not come along.

[Richard Flanders]

What a dove gun that would make! Looking forward to seeing pics.

[Angel Cruz]

Brian, this would give you and idea on weather you think you got a good deal or not. Or maybe not.
Someone in Connecticut is hitting the whacky weed.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/Parker-DHE-16ga-28-barrels-choked-IM-F-DHE-1-frame-.cfm?gun_id=100352613

[edgarspencer]

I've handled that Gun, Angel. It's nice, but not that nice. I paid a little short of $5k for a 30" on a 1 frame. 32" on an 0 frame is a big step up in value. There aren't a lot out there as nicely configured. Hope it's got condition to match.

[Angel Cruz]

Edgar on a real good day that might be a 4500.00 gun(+/-). I would not pay anything over 4500.00 if that. It must be the Connecticut air.

[Dave Suponski]

Hey....Hey..Watch it.

[Angel Cruz]

....:rotf:...
I was wondering how long it would take for one of you guys to call me an that.
Nothing wrong with your air...

[Dave Suponski]

Just remember Angel that's where that pile of 16 gauge hammerguns you have came from......:rotf:

[Angel Cruz]

Connecticut... my favorite state!!!:)

[Brian Hornacek]

Well the Parker is in my possession. Unfortunately the seller did not know the difference between a "0" and a "1 1/2", I asked him previously over the phone and he replied confidently it was a "0"......oh well I am happy just the same with my 1 1/2 frame 16 ga DHE. I will start a new thread tomorrow night with some pictures and some detailed description. Thanks everyone for your previous information and I look forward to hearing opinions and comments on the next posting.

Brian in Calgary.

[allen newell]

Brian, I think guns are outlawed in Calgary. You'd better send it down here...

[Angel Cruz]

Brian, a 1-1/2 frame size 16ga I think is just as rare as the 0 frame. You did good partner!!

[Eric Eis]

Brian, a 1-1/2 frame size 16ga I think is just as rare as the 0 frame. You did good partner!!

Maybe rarer like Angel said you did really good.

[Brian Hornacek]

Brian, I think guns are outlawed in Calgary. You'd better send it down here...

Well I am up here on loan from the US. They do have a few issues with gun ownership up here that is for sure and this fine parker will be coming home with me next year.

The interesting part is when they ram rodded there long gun registry through parliament in the late 90's (it was dismantled last year), I have been told that people were giving their guns away for penny's or just giving them away period. Many were given to police agency's and destroyed....ouch! Not all smart collectors gave theirs away but many great collections were built at that time. The other side is that 50% of the long guns were never registered as the law dictated. You can always tell a "unregistered" or was "never" registered gun under the now de-funked law......since it was in the rafters of a house and never brought out the oil turned to yellow grease, the metal is peppered with rust and the finish/recoil pad is cracked and dry as a cobb.

The short story is there are a lot of collectable guns hiding in rafters and closets up here. Sorry for my rambling!

Brian from Ohio US / on loan to CA.

[Dave Noreen]

A few years ago on our trips to and from Alaska there were quite a few billboard size signs in northern British Columbia that just said "80% Non-Compliance"!!