Solid rib vs vent rib question

[Brian Hornacek]

If you had 2 DHE straight grip trap guns in good solid condition in serial number range 230k all things being equal........ 32" barrel, beaver tail, single trigger.........but one with a solid rib and one with a vent rib what would value difference be if there is a difference?

[Brett Souder]

According to the Blue Book Of Gun Values it would be worth 40-50% more depending on gauge.

[George M. Purtill]

40-50 % seems way high but it is at least 25% to me. Maybe some people couldn't care, but I would.
Some people think the VR detracts from the lines.
It's in the eye of the beholder.

[Brian Dudley]

Personal preference would dictate whether someone may buy a gun or not, especially it lf it is going to be shot. But from a collector and rarity standpoint, the Vent Rib gun would command the premium. Assuming condition was comparable.

[Bill Murphy]

Assuming a fairly high condition solid rib gun at $5500, I would price a near identical vent rib gun at $6500. Minty guns, maybe $7500 and $9500.

[Brian Hornacek]

Thanks!

I think George and Dean have a good view on value difference by the numbers. Other comments on personal preference are good things to think about relative to your shooting eye and preference of style.

[Bill Murphy]

I want to meet that fellow who only needs one long barrel, tight choke Parker. Watch the obituaries as well as Julia's auctions.

[Rich Anderson]

If memory serves TPS says only about 4% of the guns had vent ribs.

[greg conomos]

I'm thinking such a gun - 12ga, beavertail, 32" tubes, single trigger - begs a vent rib.

So, the vent rib gun would sell 5X faster than the solid rib gun and would bring a premium...and I think the premium would be $2K or more.

[Linn Matthews]

Steve Barnett has listed

14979, PARKER , Model: GHE VENT RIB , 12 Gauge

[Richard White]

I think you left a serial number digit out.

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, that is Steve's item number, not the serial number. Serial number is 231,XXX, another odd one.

[Richard White]

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Bill.

[Mitchell Nahra]

Any one know the best way to reach Steve Barnett? I have called several times and only get an answering machine. Have left messages as well. Thanks!
Mitch

[Linn Matthews]

Leave a detailed message

[George M. Purtill]

Email him

[Rich Anderson]

I don't know what his deal is lately. I have e-mailed and left msg after msg. My last correspondence with him was via e-mail a month a go. He has a rifle I want and he said we will work it out. No other correspondence:banghead:

[Dean Romig]

This doesn't sound good.






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[Bill Murphy]

Rifle? I wonder if I can figure out which one it is?

[Rich Anderson]

Give it a try.

[Bill Murphy]

You tell me and I'll tell you if I was right.

[Rich Anderson]

That's a good one:rotf: But ok it was a Pre64 M70 BUT you have to tell me which one.

[Rich Anderson]

I just got an e-mail from Steve. seems he has had a respiratory problem since Jan and of course did three shows out west got run down and lost his voice for a month or so. he hasn't talked or answered the phone in over two weeks but is on the mend and hopes to have his voice back at 100% very soon.

[George M. Purtill]

Steve is returning emails as best he can. Phone calls are hard. He will be at Southern.

[Bill Murphy]

Rich, my guess was the Owen .22. I figured you had enough big caliber guns. He sure has a good selection of pre-64 Model 70s. I hope Steve recovers soon.

[Rich Anderson]

Pre64 M70's are my Achilles heel right along with Parkers. he has a Super Grade 300 Savage. Winchester only made 362 in the std grade and the super grade was only produced in this for one year 1947.