That's correct Edgar, it's just a pseudo upgrade

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It is a VHE 20- Remington era. If I made a few mistakes, sorry. I doubt anyone would have a rare Invincible 20 for sale at Cabela's, or even Gander Mountain, or Scheels. You can see the barrels touch the keels with the solder, they are an even 26" right on the button. Also, the top rib has the wiggly stippling or whatever is the correct term, identical to that on my 1929 era VHE 12 with 30" barrels- but these barrels do not have the ---- Parker Bros. Makers Meriden CT. --- marking- none at all.

I think, being a new store operation, I am going to wait them out a bit, at $4500 perhaps they are at the top of market on their asking price. I have a friend with a 20 gauge Parker Reproduction for sale, and we want to look at that as well.

I am sure that the potential re-sale value of the Remington VHE is greater than possibly the Reproduction Parker, but with either one, we plan to keep it and for Edith to shoot with me, both on clays and game birds.

I'm not sure 'rare' is the right word. There is no such thing as a 20ga. Invincible.

200,000 was a 12ga, and technically it wasn't called an Invincible when it was made.
230,329 was a 16ga., and 233,565 was a 12ga.

Gerald, Cabella's lists this 20 ga "so called Invincible" as Ref#2912193. They have posted this thing as "Parker VHE Grade Invincible". And in the description, they indicate it's a Parker that the Pachmayer's had upgraded for a donation. So, they took a VHE and upgraded it. It's not an original. Edgar's correct.

Thank you for the validation Allen. What took so long?

I was in treatment today and couldn't lift a finger Edgar. Turns out the joint at the base of my left thumb is very arthritic, the pain has been excruciating lately so I thought I'd get it checked out along with a bum shoulder (It's tough staying young, isn't it). Had me tied up for awhile and then I had to see my tax accountant and see what tax liability I might have this year. (Three things that were painful today).

Never say never. It's entirely possible there is a 4th Invincible that has yet to be known, and it could well be it was ordered by a wealthy individual with very poor taste. Perhaps one of the Kardashians.

Grant ,None of my business,just an opinion and I suspect that is what you were asking for at the start of this thread ! Laying resale value aside for a moment,and just looking at the decision to purchase a new 20 Gauge ,There is no question as to which one to buy in my opinion ,as for the price if this Remington era gun has condition ,it is well worth the asking price and Cabelas will usually accept a reasonable offer ,the Repro's are nice but they are not real Parkers and Remington Era guns although they are not considered rare are still very limited in production ! I would say if you ask the majority of Guys that visit this thread regularly ,would you buy a $3500.00 20 Ga. Repro or a $4500.00 Remington era 20 Ga. gun ,the biggest majority would answer immediately the Rem. Era 20 ! As a side note ,I just had one of the leading dealers sell on consignment for me a #1 Frame 16 Ga., GHE with very nice condition for considerable more than the asking price of this 20 Ga. ,I wouldn't hold off long if I were serious ! Again ,Just my opinion ! Good Luck with which ever you choose ! Russ

Grantham, let us know when Cabelas puts your Parker 20 on their website so we can take a look.

Cabela's website
 

I will surely do that. If you wish, you can contact the store and e-mail the Gun Library Department Manager. Most likely you will get a direct reply from him. I am not sure why the newest store has not yet logged into the Cabela's website.
Here is the information to help you. e-mail to: TIM.BAKKER@CABELAS.COM or direct phone number is 616-682-6700.:bigbye: