Bruce,

I am just wondering, how is it that a refinished Purdey's value is not effected, but a Parker or any American double is? Is it that the British opinion so differs from us.

Bill

Dean,

I'm so glad to read that you have great grandmother Jessie's Parker! I remember her talking about it when I was just a small lad. Seems that she set the gun, along with the case, on the bumper of her car, got distracted and drove off leaving the gun behind. Realizing what she did, she and Henry returned a short time later and the gun was gone!!!

Since I'm the only surviving descendant of my dear departed great grandparents, the gun is rightfully mine. Sooo, in order to dampen your disappointment on returning the gun to me, I'll gladly pay you for your trouble and send you a check in the amount Henry paid originally for the gun. Should cover the cost of shipping:p

Now that is what I call a true friend!

I was present at the sale of a 24" CHE in 28 guage in 1976 to a gentleman from Kansas by a well known dealer from Maine. The gun was in an Abercrombie & Fitch case and about unfired condition.Jim had obtained the gun in a trade. He had a new Caddy and traded even up to get the gun.I heard later that the gun was sold for about double what the gentleman from Kansas had paid for it. A year or two's salary for me each time it traded hands.

Hmmm... let me think that over... :corn: ____________ :rotf:

Bruce ; I have read this in Baer's book ,also ,I am sure this has been proven over and over again , The Smith I mentioned had a very wore hinge pin and many other issues ,we brought it back to life so to speak ,but there is no doubt if the gun would have been solid ,it would have been an easier sale in original condition than refinished !

Bruce,

That's the Attorney's answer, I am looking for your opinion. I have also seen part of you meager collection, although it does not rival the Parkers I have managed to put together on my fixed income, you could at least explain this phenomena.

You Bird shooting Friend

Bill:shock:

It was worth a try:bigbye:

Whoa, Bill. Now don't try to start something. Remember we have fellows here who always have the superior opinion and whose ideas are better than anyone elses'. So I'm not biting. We can continue this conversation on the Kansas prairies.