Well I guess I can throw the streak theory out the door in determining if the case is original since some of the re-blued guns have this streak as well. I also noticed that the GHE-28 gauge for sale in pictures #43-46 and 47 show the streak on the floorplate and had me thinking that the case was original on this gun but since re-cased guns could also have this I remain skeptical.

Nonetheless, that GHE Skeet gun is still very desirable.





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Bruce, if I could ask you a favor, could you please post a picture of the floorplate of the woodduck gun. I fell in love with that gun.

No question about that but there is a big difference in the price of an original case gun and one that has been redone. At $20000 I think I would take a chance on this gun but if past auctions are any indication-then the gun should bring north of $45000.00+ if original. In fact a 28 ga.GH brought $58650.00 in a Julia auction in March of 2013. Believe me I would be a bidder if I didn't have any questions as I have been looking for an all original- high condition VHE or GHE 28ga. for awhile now.

I get it John, and I would also be a bidder on this one regardless of originality IF it had an original straight grip.





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I wish I had your knowledge on Parkers then I would have more confidence on bidding on these fine guns. I haven't seen anybody on the forum come out and say for sure that the case and barrel blue are legit. By the way-I know the straight grip is rarer and probably more desirable but I still like the pistol grip.

I really can’t remark on the originality of the case color, or for that matter much of the rest of the gun. But if I had it in hand to examine I wiuld have a much better idea. Regardless, it is still a desirable and valuable Parker.





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1902 CHE 20ga. Original A&F case with accessories. Turkish Star Damascus pattern.

Because the discussion is case colors , this little 20 ga has lots of case colors but does not show them well in a static photograph.

Bruce, the "woodduck" gun is wonderful. With roundel engraving too!!!! Doesn't get much better. I think Cs are the best grade.