Looking at a repro 12 ga

[James B Prudente]

I am looking at a 12 ga reproduction SST, 26” bbls, imp cyl/mod. Bluing very good, case coloring worn no flaking, wood a few safe and carrying marks. Everything appears original. Case and cover fine, no keys or paper work. It is a shooter and not a collector piece. Ideas on a price range will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim

[Dean Romig]

In my humble opinion.... $4k MAX

Heck you can get an original Parker in that configuration for $4k.....





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[Greg Baehman]

In my humble opinion.... $4k MAX

Heck you can get an original Parker in that configuration for $4k.....
I would have to agree with you Dean — $4K MAX — maybe even ~$3.5K. 12ga. 26” SST Repros aren’t really in vogue nowadays, however; there likely will be a day when they’ll come around again.

Who was it that made the claim “Parker Reproduction guns were in every respect equal - if not superior - to the originals."? That is a bold and profound claim. Why would one want anything less?

[Dylan Rhodes]

I would have to agree with you Dean — $4K MAX — maybe even ~$3.5K. 12ga. 26” SST Repros aren’t really in vogue nowadays, however; there likely will be a day when they’ll come around again.

Who was it that made the claim “Parker Reproduction guns were in every respect equal - if not superior - to the originals.". That is a bold and profound claim. Why would one want anything less?

nothing 26" is in vogue right now. Which works out awesome for me and other people who love 26" guns. But I agree with everyone's assessment - I was following this market for some time while I was on the hunt for a 26" gun. Fortunately, an original made an appearance. 4k Max.

[James B Prudente]

Would an offer of $2.5K-$3K be reasonable for this configuration?

[Dean Romig]

I would have to agree with you Dean — $4K MAX — maybe even ~$3.5K. 12ga. 26” SST Repros aren’t really in vogue nowadays, however; there likely will be a day when they’ll come around again.

Who was it that made the claim “Parker Reproduction guns were in every respect equal - if not superior - to the originals."? That is a bold and profound claim. Why would one want anything less?


That may in fact have been me who said that Greg, or at least repeated it.





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[Dylan Rhodes]

Would an offer of $2.5K-$3K be reasonable for this configuration?

Probably, if that’s what you are willing to pay. I’m not sure that anyone here is going to be able to assess an exact value. Personally, the amount I’m willing to spend fluctuates that much just if I like or don’t like the grain figure of the wood. As long as the price isn’t outlandish, I like it, I can afford it, i want it, and I don’t already have it, I buy it. No one in this group is going to ask what you paid, and no one is going to care. It’s a collectors group not a who got the best deal group. My 2 cents.

Edit: if the seller has 4k plus in their head, you would be the first example I’ve ever seen of someone getting it at 25% or more off the original asking price. Might as well not waste your time.

[Dean Romig]

Would an offer of $2.5K-$3K be reasonable for this configuration?


I wouldn't open the bidding with an insult... I'd start at $3k and be prepared to raise it if you really want the gun.





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[Greg Baehman]

That may in fact have been me who said that Greg, or at least repeated it.
You may have said that and you may have repeated it, but it was David Trevallion that put it in writing.
https://shootingsportsman.com/parkerrepro/

[Brian Dudley]

Not that long ago, a gun like that would be in the $3k or less range. So your thoughts on an offer is in line if you want to get a decent deal.

[James B Prudente]

I’ve decided to pass on this. I don’t shoot my 12 ga L C Smith much and don’t think another nice gun sitting in the safe makes sense. If any one is interested in the Parker repro PM me for more info. It is in an estate locally. Thanks Jim

[Tim Adams]

Jim, is it the one listed on Spokane Gun Trader?

[James B Prudente]

Yes

[Bill Murphy]

A 26" 12 gauge Repro is a pig on today's market, especially a single trigger gun.

[Joseph Sheerin]

A 26" 12 gauge Repro is a pig on today's market, especially a single trigger gun.

You run across a nice one for $2500 though, please let me know. I love pork anyway. :D

[Greg Baehman]

Don't blink, they're selling like hot cakes!

It appears the Repro 12ga. 26" market is really heating up. A misdescribed, well-worn 12ga. Repro with a single trigger, 26" bbls., choked IC/M has been marked "SALE PENDING" on GI having just recently been put on the rack with a $3500 price tag -- it was gone in the blink of an eye!

[John Allen]

That is the power of the internet. Someone out there is looking for every gun. They just need to find out who has one for sale. As the old used car guys used to say "there is an ass for every seat".

[Brian Dudley]

Haha. You can have them all then. And the repair bills.