Bruce, thank you for bringing Dee back off of the 35K to 40K cloud. Dee, even though I admitted that there are guns that are out there at high prices, Bruce stated correctly that normal C grade 16s in average original condition normally sell for the 8K to 12K that I originally stated. Guns returned from abused condition sell for less. I'm sure the "C Grade" poster has good intentions, but he is not telling the whole story. I know these guys and they are not trying to steal your gun, or even buy it, but you have to separate the wheat from the chaff in value. We're going to get you where you want to go. Don't give up on my comment about "Texas Folk Art". That may be the best solution for you and future owners of this gun. Personally, I am a folk art aficionado and would be much more interested in returning your gun to working condition without touching its evidence of use and abuse. A shiny new finish on this gun would be like a goose turd on a collard leaf.

Rest assured I have never once stepped onto any "price cloud" so to speak. I may be young, but I am aware that there are numerous factors that come into play concerning old collectibles and antiques. My mindset per the dollar figures go to the extent of commenting WOW! and a simple gaping mouth in awe, not the usual "let me run out and sell this thing pronto" kind of thing. Yesterday before I knew anything about this gun, It didn't own a pricetag, and today with what I do know, it still doesn't own a pricetag. I'm soaking every bit of advice and information I have been given in and letting it stew.

...or the Mona Lisa on black velvet.

Hey, hey hey. Watch it! I'll have you know that one of my prized possessions was a hand painted Elvis on black velvet painted in the shrine of fine art Juarez, Mexico. My oldest son is a higher official in D.C. now and he has the painting in his home office.

So I hope your comment about the Mona Lisa was meant with all possible esteem.

P.S. I'm not trying to buy any more guns. I'm into high end art now, and hand painted black velvet is getting rare.

I just wanted to share a few photo's of my Great-Grandpa (George Marion Durham) and my Grandpa (Marion Andrew Durham), so everyone here can put a face with the users of this gun. The first 3 are of Great-Grandpa and last 2are of Grandpa:

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So were they getting in the car to go see Bob Wills?

Hahaha! I honestly have no idea! :)

Bruce; Almost guaranteed ,if you love Parker guns ,you have to love Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys !

Great old family pictures Dee - what a treasure!

Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys was about the best band ever!!

Thank you! I have a few more, but didn't want to overload the site with non Parker related photos. Some with old cars and trucks and the house my Great Grandpa built on the farm. Pretty interesting.......