so, how did those auctions turn out?

And you cannot look up the results yourself because...?

and because im on dial up xp with ie7?

The two Parkers in the April auction sold for around $25k. Estimates were exceeded by a good amount.

From what I see, they start at around $5k and go up from there, depending on the level of embellishment.

OK, Bob, here's your chance. Order an RIA auction catalog for this month and wait for the prices realized sheet to be mailed to you. There are two Parkers and a bunch of 21s upgraded by Pachmayr in that sale. Morphy's Julia results search is the best way to get more results.

I recall back in the 1960's one uncle of mine brought his GHE out of his gun cabinet to show my dad and I how pleased he was with the work of Pachmeyer on his Parker. He had them (for lack of a better term) black the barrels and frame. Even then i had seen enough Parkers in our family to know these colors were wrong. Gun remains ugly to this day.

so its hit or miss out the factory.
such was life back then, I guess.

The last Pachmayr gun
 

Posted this before but lost because of misspelling Pachmayr. Was ordered for a birthday gift for Frank by his brother John. John passed away before delivery and the shotgun ended up in John's estate. 57 multi colored gold inlays. For those who like this type of work, enjoy.

very nice.