several parkers-- general info/estimate

[John Talmage]

Hi all,

Well, I am starting to sort through the estate and found an appraisal sheet. I have an uncle who might be interested in buying one of these at fair market value, so I am trying to figure that out. Also, I plan to keep a 12ga and 20 ga. Any insight, thoughts about below would be great.

Parker DHE 12 ga, 30" #212317
Parker DHE 20 Ga, SG, 28", #170,880
Parker DHE 20GA, PG 26", #228,790
Parker VH 16GA PG, 28", #174300
Parker GH Damascus 16Ga, #88,1763
ParkerDamascus Hammer 12Ga, #38,388

Thank you,
Jake (John)

[Brian Dudley]

The DHE 20 straight grip sounds nice to me.

[Dean Romig]

The DHE 20 straight grip sounds nice to me.

Agreed, and that serial range is from a period of wonderful engraving.

[Daryl Corona]

All of them sound good to me.:)

[George M. Purtill]

Jake-
DHE's are wonderful guns.
16 gauges are wonderful guns.
The hammer gun is wonderful.
You are probably receiving tons of private messages from members trying to scarf the guns for a song.
Don't sell to the first person who hits your mailbox.
Join the PGCA and do it the right way. Get appraisals from people in the trade and offer tham for sale.

[John Talmage]

Thank you for the feedback and advice. I am planning on joining PGCA. How do you get a fair estimate? I am hoping to do the right way. Honestly, I figure time is on my side.

[Dean Romig]

Start with the Blue Book of Gun Values. Some think it is not representative but it is a good place to start learning about values.

[Mark Ouellette]

Hi George,

You are requesting an appraisal on six Parker shotguns. With a set of good, clear photos and an honest description of each gun the PGCA members can give you a value range. In turn it would respectful of us if you would join the PGCA.

Once you are a member you will have access to the Members Forums with a For Sale sub-forum. Look at the Parkers that have been sold by members to identify what parts of the guns to photograph. Once you post a set of photos wait for the opinions of several members.

You may also want to watch gunbroker.com for the price that similar Parkers sell for. Also, look at Parkers on Guns International and Guns America for what people are trying to sell their Parkers. Lower those prices by 20% and you’ll know what a quick sale price will be!

If you live near members they may meet you or invite you over to assess your Parkers. Once again, get a few opinions about a fair price before you offer anything for sale.

I hope this helps,
Mark

[allen newell]

Hello John,

The important thing is to do your research carefully and take your time before you post any guns for sale. Once you're comfortable with your data, then announce to the world. Just remember, haste makes paste.

[Chris Travinski]

What does the appraisal sheet say? The best place to get an accurate apprasal is probably right here. Take some clear up close photos and post them one gun at a time. Can't wait to see how they look!

[John Talmage]

Hi all,

Thank you. I have just submitted my payment for membership and will follow all of your advice-- it is very helpful. In all honesty, based on teh research I started late this fall, I had figured the Parkers would be easiest as I would join this group. The problem will be the rest of the collection. Some are of value, others are not. My appraisal sheet is 30 years old so I do not think it is trustworthy. One place advised using an auction group like Rock Island to sell the rest of the collection. Any thoughts on that?

jake

[FRANK HALSEY]

Depends on the guns. Can you give us an idea of the other guns and I can tell you what they will do at Rock Island. Where are you located?? Thanks, Frank

[Dave Noreen]

Condition, originality, condition, options, and condition all play such a big roll in evaluating these guns we need several good pictures of each to even begin to make a guess as to market value. Do the DH-/DHE-grades have original skeleton butts or aftermarket recoil pads? Original butt plates on the others? Big difference in price. have any of the barrels been cut? Huge difference in price. Percents of original case colors? Percent of original finish on the barrels? Condition of the bores? Wood all original? Cracks? Mars? Scars? Combs cut down? Built up? Length-of-pulls? On and on....

[John Talmage]

OK. so, here is my situation. I am in Maryland. Is there a reputable appraiser someone knows of in area?

Gun collection is mostly shotguns but includes about 40 guns ranging from bb guns in poor condition to shotguns that were kept in very good condition. My father had been a gun salesmen for Abercrombie and Fitch in the day. Some of guns include Winchester 21 Trap 12 ga, Winchester 21 Skeet 12ga, LC Smith 10 guage, Charles Daly 12 Ga Damascus, Lebeau 12 guage double, Remington Deluxe Model 11 with 4 barrels, Marlin Model 90 .410, Ithaca NID #1 Grade Ejector 12 Ga, Fox Sterlingworth ejector 12 ga and 2 DU Guns of the year (one is Winchester model 23 "Chesapeake"). Then you have 2 blank pistols, a daisy bb gun, some rifles.

[Bill Murphy]

I am in Maryland and would be happy to help you. I can also possibly assist you in selling some of your guns for cash on short notice, not to me, but to prolific local collector/dealers. wilmrph@verizon.net

[Mills Morrison]

Most of the guns you just listed would most likely draw some interest if posted in the for sale section with good photos, good information and a reasonable price.

[George M. Purtill]

There is a large shop named Allbright's in Easton Maryland that could get you started. I say STARTED. I would use that as a springboard.

If there is provenance as you say of him being an Abercrombie salesman, that would interest the heck out of some collectors. See my article in the last parker Pages about an Abercrombie Parker.

The collection may well be a candidate for a top level auction house like Julias who would be willing to pick up the whole collection at your doorstep.

[Chuck Bishop]

John, if your father was affiliated with A & F, I'd contact Bob Beach at Griffin & Howe to see what he knows about your father and the guns.

http://www.griffinhowe.com/research-main.cfm

[John Talmage]

thank you for the idea on Griffin and Howe. I had forgotten about them. I was in tehir shop when I was young. After A&F, my father had his own sporting art gallery and sold there. that is the other collection i will be working on selling (mostly prints).

[Gary Carmichael Sr]

Thank you for jining up!

[Mills Morrison]

Sporting art should sell well on the the PGCA for sale section as well.