Parker Fair Market valuations west coast
 

I have inherited three Parker Bros Shotguns in very good condition with general info as follows:

DHE-3, 16 gauge hammerless, Titanic steel barrels 28” with ejectors, 6lbs, 9 oz., LOP 13 ¾”. Mfg. date 1906, Serial #1365XX.

CHE-4, 12 gauge, Acme steel barrels 28” with ejectors, 7 lbs. 7 oz. Mfg. date 1916. Serial #1724XX.

DHE-3, 12 gauge, 30” Damascus steel barrels with ejectors, 7.5 to 7.75 lbs. LOP 14 ¼”. Serial #566XX.

My situation is I’ve never owned a shotgun in my life and know little to nothing about them. I am interested in maybe selling them but I’m concerned about my lack of knowledge resulting in my falling prey to someone and being taken advantage of. I am seeking a knowledgeable Parker Bros. person to inspect and give me an evaluation of each gun, for a fee of course. I need someone on the west coast or Pacific NW area where I can drive the guns to where they can inspect them. I’m not interested in shipping them away. I live in Vancouver Washington just over the Columbian River from Portland Oregon.

Can anyone help me with recommendations?
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In the future might I suggest you give all but the LAST two digits of the seriel number . For instance 137,9xx or 137,xxx . The last two or three digits are the ones to worry about if you don't want someone to know the number .

Just my opinion .

I think your approach to receiving a fair price on the sale of your guns is great. I have participated in similar situations in the SE with the stipulation that the person evaluating the guns is precluded from purchasing them. I wish I knew someone in you area but do not.
Good Luck
David

Sounds like 3 neat guns. Do yourself a favor and spend the $40 to join the club, then when you determine what the fair market value is, you can post them in the for sale section here (members only). There are more people looking to buy Parkers here than anywhere else on the net. I hope we get a chance to see them!!

You have a good sounding group of guns there that could be worth $5,000 as a group or could be worth $15,000 as a group.

Best to have them evaluated by someone who knows better to make sure you do not short change yourself if you decide to sell.

Look closer !

He had already ponied up the $40 scheckels before he posted the first time I believe .

Mr. Deal
Welcome to the PGCA. Part of your research to determine value might include ordering a PGCA research letter and since you are a PGCA member, the price is right reasonable.
George

Not sure how close he would be to you, but David Fjeline is a forum member who lives out that way. I have done business with him and found him to be fair and many consider him to be knowledgeable. He is getting ready to head to the southern when I spoke with him yesterday, but you can give him a holer.
(916) 521-1334

Fjelline is a very knowledgable honest man. He lives in N. California, Lincoln to be exact.
David

If you post good quality photos of each gun from a variety of angles, the members here will probably be able to give you a good idea of reasonable fair market value.

If you didn't get a membership list when you joined, you might request one. Then you will know if you have neighbors who know Parkers. In the meantime, you might post some pictures here. As Brian Dudley suggested, your guns will bring $10,000 if in very average condition, less if they lack originality or are damaged.

Check the links on this site - see Double Guns and Gunsmithing -- that is the site for Keith Kearcher. I have not seen or talked with Keith in many years, but had many dealings with him. He is an excellent gunsmith and trades guns some. Don't know if he is still in business but he is near you and might help. Charlie Price

I should really stay out of this as there are many much more Knowledgeable folks her on the forum than me, but $10K for all three guns may be a tad bit low, of course considering the condition, etc of the three guns. A quick search of Julia's auction of last month turned up a "Decent CHE 12 Gauge" that sold for $8625. And I would think even a average condition DHE 16 Gauge gun is a pretty valuable gun. JMHO. I know that there are auction fees involved, but still.

http://jamesdjulia.com/item/2552-373/

We can all take a guess, but it's not really a conversation worth having without taking a looksey at the goods first. They could easily be worth twice that price, but could just as easily be worth half. Julia's usually deals in high end guns, and they spend a lot in advertising to bring the right crowd, premium price and don't forget the buyers premium!! I'm pretty confident a seller could pocket about the same amount of cash selling a decent gun here as he/she could after paying to auction it off. No matter what, we need to see them first!!

IMHO, if a gun has a value of 20,000+ you are better off selling it at Julias. The seller commission over 20, 000 is 0% with the purchaser paying 15%. If the gun is below 20,000 each , than you are best served selling it here.
Julias does a great job on high grade high condition Parkers as seen in the last few auctions.
David

Parker gun response
 

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me David, I appreciate them.

Parker membership list
 

THANK YOU for the tip. I have contacted Parker and they are sending me the list.

Thank you, I appreciate your tip.

Robert,
I sent you a pm. I will be in Portland / Tigard next week working. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

Patrick

Valuations
 

Thanks anyway David. I appreciate your supporting comments.

Research Letter
 

Thank you for the tip. I already have the research letters to supply a copy of to whomever I can find to give me a fair evaluation.

Thanks for the tip. That's exactly what I'm trying to do.

Thank you for the tip. I have made the corrections you suggested.

He's correct, I have paid my $40 for the past two years and I am a member. Once I get a feel for their value I will begin my marketing efforts.

Would love to see some pics....

You likely will, keep watching for them.