P2 Grade Parkers

[Stewart McLeod]

I have my eye on three P2 Grade Parkers, (serial #s beginning with 214, 228 and 234) all 16 gauge, hammerless with ejectors and nice engraving. Each gun is in very fine condition. They are priced around $5,000 each. Would like an opinion on the value.
McLeod in Carolina

[Rick Losey]

Pretty hard to tell you without pics and the details

Barrel length us one factor as is frame size

[Steve Huffman]

What is a P2 ?

[Stewart McLeod]

Don't have pics or frame size
2 have 28" barrels; 1 has 26"
P2 Grade is straight out of Parker Guns Identification and Serialization book

Any educated guess will be appreciated.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Grade 2 guns with Parker Special Steel What are the frame sizes?

[Steve Huffman]

Jim beat me to it xxxxx

[Stewart McLeod]

Thanks for reply Jim. P2 is Parker Special Steel Grade 2. All are Frame Size 1.
214076 is GHE
228568 is GHE
234433 is DH

I was told that P2 = G grade. Is that correct?
I'm still learning..... I own 3 V grade Parkers and would like to acquire a finer gun.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Yes, P2 = Grade2 or GH with typical grade 2 engraving. D grade is Grade 3

[Jim DiSpagno]

GH grade would typically have Damascus steel barrels until the advent of fluid steel then Parker Special Steel. Dh grade would be Damascus steel then Titanic steel. There are exceptions but generally that is the rule.

[Bill Murphy]

They're all worth $5000. Buy all three.

[David Noble]

They're all worth $5000. Buy all three.


McLeod, taking you on your word the quote above could be correct, however, you admit to still learning and in the OP you said they were all grade 2 guns but then one changed to grade 3.
What you consider very fine condition may look different to someone else.
Pictures and comprehensive description of frame size, dimensions, LOP, butt and grip type, determination of original barrel length and originality of all components is what we need to give you any degree of reliable value.
Also remember asking prices are usually on the high side. Actual value can vary greatly.

[Bill Murphy]

The Serialization Book shows 234433 is a GH, not a DH.

[Stewart McLeod]

Thanks all for your help. Should have a new Parker soon.

[Rich Anderson]

with the information given IMHO $5K is steep. Just a year or so ago I bought a nice PH 16 on an O frame for around $3K.

[Kevin McCormack]

I sold my 12 ga #2 frame 30" PHE in high condition to a collector who bugged me for it for years for $2500, but the transaction occurred during what the Aleut Eskimos refer to as "the Dream Time". Even though prices have advanced accordingly since then, I agree with Rich; a $5K gun would have to be a screamer. I would want to pay that for a 60-70% 20 ga. in the same configuration in today's market.

[Eric Eis]

I sold my 12 ga #2 frame 30" PHE in high condition to a collector who bugged me for it for years for $2500, but the transaction occurred during what the Aleut Eskimos refer to as "the Dream Time". Even though prices have advanced accordingly since then, I agree with Rich; a $5K gun would have to be a screamer. I would want to pay that for a 60-70% 20 ga. in the same configuration in today's market.

On an O frame.....