Opinion on Parker

[John Bastiani]

Does anybody know anything about the Parker DHE 20 ga. listed on Guns International(#101504370) by Fieldsport LTD. Seems like that gun has been listed before but I'm not sure. Looks like a legit gun but thought I better get some opinions on the case(original?) and overall thoughts on the gun and price. Also not real crazy about the 13.5 LOP and still am chasing a 28ga instead of a 20ga. but good Parkers(if its legit) don't come around often. Thoughts?

[Mike Franzen]

Here’s the link: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/parker-shotguns/1915-parker-dhe-20-gauge-0-frame-26-quot-titanic-steel-bbls-100-original-condition.cfm?gun_id=101504370

That’s a beautiful gun and from the photos I would say all original. But don’t spend 20 G’s on my opinion. The gun has an aged look that ALMOST can’t be reproduced. It’s definitely a white glove gun. As for the LOP I wonder why you would be concerned? Are you thinking this is going to be a shooter? 20 thousand is a lot to spend for a shooter.

[James L. Martin]

Nice gun from the photos but the LOP is a negative and the price at least to me seems very high.

[Reggie Bishop]

That one has been listed quite some time. They actually had 2 almost identical, priced the same, and one sold quickly. They also had the nice CHE 12 that was in the same condition for $18,000 asking price and it sold as well. And they had a couple of other nice ones that were all listed at the same time. Someone let go of a nice collection I would think.

[Dean Romig]

Are you thinking this is going to be a shooter? 20 thousand is a lot to spend for a shooter.



Gotta disagree with you there.

I’m careful with mine but accidents can happen...

That said, shoot the gun(s) that makes you feel good - i do.





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[Brian Dudley]

It is a clean gun that is all right.

[John Bastiani]

Nice gun from the photos but the LOP is a negative and the price at least to me seems very high.
I was thinking the same thing on both points that you made. I have dealt with shorter than standard LOP's in the past and they can be a pain to sell. 13.5 LOP is borderline in my opinion and most people prefer something closer to 14" or greater.

[edgarspencer]

The leather pad sold by Galco, or Orvis, which is a Galco, will add 1/2" to the LOP.

[Gerald McPherson]

Is that a crack in the wood on the right near the tang screw?

[Edward Yager]

They had several Parker’s from a collector.All were in excellent condition.I looked at a 16 ga.DH that looked new.

[Kenny Graft]

Mark Larson can fix any short stock for 600.00 and you will never see the extension! SXS ohio

[Craig Larter]

That gun looks like it just emerged from a time capsule and would be a bench mark for any collection. Beautiful example with virtually zero wear. Some slight wear on the trigger guard tang and a little on the front bottom of the action. Priced at 15K and think it would sell.

[Rich Anderson]

It's expensive for what it is. I have a nice high condition CHE with a 13.5 LOP and solve the problem with a slip on pad. IMHO if you have them shoot them. Ever kill a bird with a mutual fund statement or your 401K ?

[Dean Romig]

The quickest way to devalue this gun would be to alter its configuration.... like adding an "invisible" stock extension. Use a slip-on pad with 1/4" foam inserts as required.





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[Bill Holcombe]

If I had 20G to spend on a 20 gauge parker. I would certainly shoot it....actually if I had 20G for a 20 gage I'd just buy me a really high grade 12...but I'd still shoot it. I shoot my mint S&W Registered Magnum and people think I'm nuts so....

As for the 13.5 LOP...... that would be a non issue for me. I am 6 ft 5 and comfortably and accurately shoot parkers with LOP from 13 inches to 15.5. Of course varying DAHs don't really bother me either.

[CraigThompson]

Gotta disagree with you there.

I’m careful with mine but accidents can happen...

That said, shoot the gun(s) that makes you feel good - i do.





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I don’t agree with you often just because ! But I agree with you totally this time . I’m not buying anything anymore that I won’t shoot !