Ray, I would say Charlie is probably right. Only caveat is the condition of the frame and hammers after recoloring. If they were recased, warpage could have occurred so check.

Ray, I think the prices that you are seeing are a little low. The last DH fluid steel 8 ga that I know of sold for a little north (mid north) of 20K and it had no case color, just something to think about. Eric

I can offer a very simple, yet accurate way to determine value. If I wanted to buy it, in rough shape, it would trade hands in one phone call at $25K. If I had it for sale, in mint shape, it would take 8 months to sell and bring $2K. The market is a fickle mistress.

Everybody thinks that because you have a gun for sale that you're destitute and need to sell it quickly. In most cases, nothing could be farther from the truth. The Members Only For Sale forum of our own website is a prime example of this mode of thinking.... but the people who continuously keep lowering their prices are just as much to blame.

George, all numbers match on both guns. They are very nice, original guns with the condition of the DH exceptional for an 8 ga.

Many of the late hammerless 8 gauge guns didn't see a whole lot of use before their ban.

A DH 8 gauge in pretty good condition sold last year for $12-13,000. One of the more reputable dealers had it.

It's a funny thing about Parkers that guns with composite barrels, all else being equal--grade and condition--sell for about the same price as steel barreled guns EXCEPT 8s. Has to do with production numbers and availability. If my old mind is remembering right, Parker made about 400 8s, but only around 20 were steel barreled guns.