Parker G Grade Market

[Justin Julian]

This Parker G grade just sold on GB. I had no particular need, want or room for it, but felt somehow obligated to bid, as it was poised to sell for far too little. I was outbid at the very end of the auction and didn't want it enough to keep bidding. Its condition appears exemplary in terms of honest wear, nice screw slots, fishtail top lever, and complete originality, not to mention a #1 frame. But there just wasn't as much interest in it as I would have expected. So my question(s) is did I miss something about its condition that everyone else saw, or is this just an indication of how soft the market currently is for G grades with damascus barrels ($1040)? Or was this just an unusually low sale price for some other extraneous reason? One would certainly be hard pressed to find a comparable Parker on any dealer's rack for that price.


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=271084969

[Eric Eis]

I would say it was nicely bought at that price. A very nice shooter

[Pat Dugan]

It was a good deal, not one to buy and resell to make money

[Brian Dudley]

I was actually watching that one myself when it was around the $600 mark. It looked to be a fine little gun. I am sure that #1 frame made it nice to carry.

[Carl Erickson Jr]

It is my impression that the market for collectable firearms is down about 30% from what it was several years ago. A firearm that I have that was valued at $3500 now is selling for $2500. A quality side by side that I paid $700 for last summer is now selling at $500. Looking at side by side shotguns on Gunbroker as see very few that have a bid, even the ones that seem to be reasonably priced. I think that we currently are in a buyer's market.

[Brian Dudley]

I agree. A lot of people with high price tags are sitting on them.

[David Holes]

I was watching also. The 30 inch tubes kept me from getting excited. I have plenty of 30 inchers as that is most common. I would like to add a 1 frame 32 incher someday. That would be a lot of pretty damascus.

[Tom Mallad]

why only light black powder loads? what about rst's?

[John Hancock]

I too thought it sure enough in the money and bought it. I have never had a 12ga. on a #1 frame, have a 16 on a 1 frame, shells aren't always available in loads I will shoot, old gun looks clean enough. Mabee it will make a shooter, I have 3 guns 12ga on #2 frames and thought it might be half a pound lighter than the ones I have. Will post my inpression of the gun when it gets here if you guys are interested. Regards, John Hancock

[Dean Romig]

If the Dow continues in the direction it went today I expect the buyer's market will soon become a seller's market.

[David Holes]

Congrats John, You will love that 1 frame. I have several and they have become a favorite.

[calvin humburg]

A great gun at a great price in my opinion. What a great gun to carry just darn near the perfect G. best ch

[Justin Julian]

John,
Sorry I bid up the price on a gun I didn't really want. I guess I just felt some sense of obligation to buy her when I saw such a fine old Parker about to sell for an insultingly low price. Considering that some of the larger dealers list less impressive damascus G grades at more than twice your purchase price, I am confident that you made a sound investment in this gun, just as I almost did at $25 less. Be sure to give us a full shooting report once you've had the chance to enjoy her at the range.