Need a approx. value to sell brother's Parker
 

Hi this is my first post so if I run afoul of protocol let me know.

My brother asked me to sell his parker for him and though I love most things firearms related, I know when I need advice from someone else.

From info found mostly on this website I know this gun was made in 1879. I'm not sure what the M and U stand for and I guess the 6433 is an order number. The 3 and 8 are the barrels weight?

The butt plate is recent replacement made of wood. Is there anything unusual that may have a bearing on value?

I really am in the dark about value, I have been told $600 and also $1400. There are a couple of guys that want me to give them a price asap. Any help would be appreciated.

With the usual caveat that valuing a gun without having it in hand is only to make a guess, I will submit that the $600 figure is the closest to true value and in reality, true value is probably less. The gun is Parker's lowest grade, it has a dent in the barrel, it is missing the original buttplate and we do not know the condition of the bores. There is basically no original finish left on the gun, and thus, has limited collector value. I am sorry to sound harsh, but it is what it is.

I agree, Gary

I agree also
David

Thanks for the quick answers guys. I was asking for advice so I can't complain about what I might hear. Everybody thinks their baby is beautiful but tiswutitis.

Now does anybody know where I can get some expert advice on old Winchesters ...models 97 & 12?

Go to winchester collector.org for the rifles. I also agree on the approxiamte face value of your Parker.

Thanks for the tip C.O.B.

I hate to see those old guns go but it's time to loosen my vise like grip ...well maybe I'll keep the '97 Trap a little longer. :)

yoy never said what gauge this gun is...if its a 16 ga this gun will be worth more than a 12 gauge for sure...its a fairly early model by the serial no.. charlie

The values is also affected by the barrel and actions serial number not matching. Since they were from two different guns and not original.

Charlie - it is a 12 gauge.

Eldon - I sorry I did not get a better picture up with the first batch. The ser # is on the end of the barrel lug (odd place to put a number). See pics.