28 guage

[Bill Thorn]

Hello!
I have a 28 guage Parker that belonged to my great-grandfather. I am having some difficulty determining the grade and thought I may find some help here.
Would also appreciate any other information about the gun...history, value, etc.
I have attached some photos that I hope will help.

Thanks!

[Steve Huffman]

Bill It is a Grade 2 ( Ghe ) and a DANDY ! ITS WORTH A GOOD AMOUNT !!! Your going to get all kind of help !!

[Larry Frey]

Bill,
Welcome to the PGCA website. As Steve said you have a very nice and very valuable Parker. You should learn all you can about it and you have come to the right place.

[James L. Martin]

Bill, your GHE was made in 1919,#187579 not listed in the serial number book, as long as the barrel is uncut the gun is worth a good amount, it has a oo frame and straight grip, what a great grouse and woodcock gun, you have a real nice gun,good luck with it.

[John Campbell]

This is a wonderful gun. If you are a shooter, you have a rare treasure. If not, I would expect the value on this gun would be considerably north of $15,000. Especially at auction.

Best, Kensal

[Dean Romig]

What a wonderful, all original condition (to my eye) twenty-eight gauge GHE!!

Yes, Kensal.... considerably north!

[Steve Huffman]

What is the barrel length ?

[Bill Thorn]

What is the barrel length ?

Hi Winplumber...

The barrell is 26 inches.

[Steve Huffman]

I think you have 1 of 64 28 gauge Ghe guns made according to the Parker Story pg. 279 .

[Bill Thorn]

That is a bit more than I thought it would be! I was thinking around $7500, but again, I suspected grade 2 but wasnt sure. I don't hunt much anymore, but it it is nice to have.
Thank you for your help!!

[Steve Huffman]

Very nice to have I love G's / it .

[Jay Gardner]

That's a beautiful old girl, one anyone of us would be proud to own especially if it were a family gun. Congrats.

[Chris Travinski]

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14045/lot/3279/

Here's another one that sold at auction. It has more condition than yours, but your gun is also very nice and has the desirable english stock. You'll get the idea about what you have. A great gun anyone would want.

[Jack Cronkhite]

do I read the auction info correctly? a six year old sale price. very nice heirloom.

[Rich Anderson]

You might not hunt much anymore but maybe another family member does or will hunt in the future. What a great piece of history both from a family standpoint and from Parker to pass down. I wish I had my Grandfathers Parker trap gun.

[Paul Plager]

Welcome Bill. That is a great looking gun you have there. I understand the questions on value, but please keep that little gem.

[greg conomos]

To paraphrase Gore Vidal, every time a gun like that surfaces, I die a little.

[John Dunkle]

....The barrell is 26 inches.Oh my gosh..!!! In a 28 GA 00 frame G grade..???

Stunning... Just stunning...

John