Opinions on fair market value of a VHE .410

[Asa Kelley]

I have a friend that is very interested in a VHE .410 listed on Guns America by Vintage Firearms Grand Rapids MI (#972217194). I am out of the loop when trying to figure out a fair value on a .410. I would appreciate any opinions on the value of this gun in the current economic conditions. Please feel free to PM me if you like. The gun is correct according to the serialization book. It has a red front bead that I am not familiar with. A pad has been fitted to the buttstock but the original buttplate also fits.

Thanks for any feedback.

Asa Kelley

[George Lander]

Asa: If the gun is in average condition and unmolested the value would be somewhere between $12,000 & $15,000 IMHO. Higher if 60% condition & lower if 40% or less.

Best Regards, George

[Bob Jurewicz]

Asa,
Looked at the ad. Very nice gun in great original condition. I don't think the asking price is that far off the mark for a 410 with ejectors. There are a few 410's currently available. A member of this group had a skeet single trigger gun for sale a while back for the mid to high $20K range. Galazans also had a very nice one. I don't believe your going to find much available in the price range that George mentioned.
Bob Jurewicz
PS Took another look and noticed screw misallignment on the larger side receiver screws.

[Bill Murphy]

Did Julia's recently sell a couple of .410s or was it another house?

[James Brown]

Quick check of Julia results: March 2011, VH-$21850.00, CHE upgrade-$29900.00; Oct. 2010, VHE skeet-$27025.00; Oct. 2009, GHE-$33350.00, VHE skeet-$26450, VHE Turnbull,$18400.00. I know of a VH that sold privately a few months ago for $27000.00 and a VHE for $24000.00.
James

[Bill Murphy]

I wish I could hit the "thanks" button more than once for James Browns generous post. Thanks.

[Asa Kelley]

James,

Thanks for your post. I am looking at the Julia catalogs on my computer desk as I type this.

Thanks,

Asa

[jay shachter]

Asa,

Jay Shachter here from Vintage Firearms. Call me on the Parker if you still have an interest. I can work with you on the price. This is a very nice, original Parker, and a good value as .410 ejector guns go.

[David Dwyer]

Just looked at a very nice AIS 410 upgrade by Delgrego/Runge as new for $23K
Did not buy it but an "almost"original Remington Parker at a good price. Hope this helps.
George,if you find a VHE 410 at that price I want it!!
David

[Bill Murphy]

Dave, if you know the serial number of the A1, let me know by email. wilmrph@verizon.net Any other information about the gun would be appreciated also. Thanks.

[David Dwyer]

Bill
It is gone
David

[todd allen]

If I had put all of my money in high condition parkers, instead of real estate. I would still have money now.

[Bill Murphy]

The value of my shotguns has declined a bit in the past two or three years. I am still happy with them compared to anything else I could own except hunting property. I guess I should stay on topic and mention that I am expecially happy with the performance of my VHE .410 Skeet.