Parker Skeet gun value?
 

I hate to do this without pics but here goes any way.. wanted to get an idea of the value of a V grade Parker shotgun. (apparently not a Parker Model Skeet gun)
It has: 26" Skeet/Skeet barrels, Beaver Tail forearm, nice patina but very little case color left, screws straight and not buggered, Wood is very nice with great detail for a V grade, checkering is very good, barrels showing a little light blueing in some spots but no dents, clean shiney bores with slight pitting.. Serial number 97021 shows to be from 1900.
Trying to also gauge interest as I may sell it so let me know what you guys think and if needed i could get some pictures soon. (Easier to email than post here so if pics are needed PM me).
I know you cant be exact without pics but just looking for a ballpark and to gauge interest.

Shot a few rounds of skeet and sporting clays this past week and it shot very well for both.
Thanks.

Specs:
Shotgun is a 12 gauge, double triggers.
No 2 frame
Forcing cones: 2 3/4"
LOP: 12 1/2 to end of wood, 13 1/2 to end of pad
Drop at end of stock is approx 2 3/4 - 3".

Questions
 

What gauge is the gun? Measurements?

First off, your gun has been modified to Skeet configuration so unless it has Remington repair codes, it's value will likely be less than an actual Skeet gun. There have been many earlier guns converted to Skeet configuration.

Gary, The gun is way too early to be a factory skeet gun. Factory skeet gun's sell at a premium.

Edited the above and added more information.
Thats what i was wondering, if it was a "real" skeet gun or just has 26" skeet barrels..
I dont see anything on the water table that would indicate Remington work done..

If you have any more information, that would be helpful..
Thanks.

Hi Gary - As Dave previously replied, your 1900 Parker pre-dates the production of Parker skeet guns by more than thirty years. 97021 is not in the ID & Serial book so we can't comment on its original configuration but the game of skeet didn't make its official debut until about 1925 or 1926. Parker Bros didn't produce a bona fide skeet gun until the early 30's.

Any idea of value?

Gary,We need some good quality pictures to even begin to give a value and nothing beats having the gun in hand.

well make an offer and ill send it to you lol...
thanks for the information guys, appreciate it.

This from Wikopedia, confirms it could not have been a factory skeet if built in 1900 “Skeet shooting was invented by Charles Davis of Andover, Massachusetts, an avid grouse hunter, in the 1920 as a sport called Clock Shooting “

I shoot some skeet with a cut down and worked over VH. It's not worth much. My guns Ball Park estimate ? Perhaps 1/4 of the value of my untouched 30 inch VH. Thats what I have in it anyway. Yours may be nicer than mine though.

Bill