Solid rib vs vent rib question
 

If you had 2 DHE straight grip trap guns in good solid condition in serial number range 230k all things being equal........ 32" barrel, beaver tail, single trigger.........but one with a solid rib and one with a vent rib what would value difference be if there is a difference?

According to the Blue Book Of Gun Values it would be worth 40-50% more depending on gauge.

40-50 % seems way high but it is at least 25% to me. Maybe some people couldn't care, but I would.
Some people think the VR detracts from the lines.
It's in the eye of the beholder.

Personal preference would dictate whether someone may buy a gun or not, especially it lf it is going to be shot. But from a collector and rarity standpoint, the Vent Rib gun would command the premium. Assuming condition was comparable.

Assuming a fairly high condition solid rib gun at $5500, I would price a near identical vent rib gun at $6500. Minty guns, maybe $7500 and $9500.

Thanks!

I think George and Dean have a good view on value difference by the numbers. Other comments on personal preference are good things to think about relative to your shooting eye and preference of style.

I want to meet that fellow who only needs one long barrel, tight choke Parker. Watch the obituaries as well as Julia's auctions.

If memory serves TPS says only about 4% of the guns had vent ribs.

I'm thinking such a gun - 12ga, beavertail, 32" tubes, single trigger - begs a vent rib.

So, the vent rib gun would sell 5X faster than the solid rib gun and would bring a premium...and I think the premium would be $2K or more.

Steve Barnett has listed

14979, PARKER , Model: GHE VENT RIB , 12 Gauge

I think you left a serial number digit out.

Yup, that is Steve's item number, not the serial number. Serial number is 231,XXX, another odd one.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Bill.

Any one know the best way to reach Steve Barnett? I have called several times and only get an answering machine. Have left messages as well. Thanks!
Mitch

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I don't know what his deal is lately. I have e-mailed and left msg after msg. My last correspondence with him was via e-mail a month a go. He has a rifle I want and he said we will work it out. No other correspondence:banghead:

This doesn't sound good.






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Rifle? I wonder if I can figure out which one it is?

Give it a try.

You tell me and I'll tell you if I was right.

That's a good one:rotf: But ok it was a Pre64 M70 BUT you have to tell me which one.

I just got an e-mail from Steve. seems he has had a respiratory problem since Jan and of course did three shows out west got run down and lost his voice for a month or so. he hasn't talked or answered the phone in over two weeks but is on the mend and hopes to have his voice back at 100% very soon.

Steve is returning emails as best he can. Phone calls are hard. He will be at Southern.

Rich, my guess was the Owen .22. I figured you had enough big caliber guns. He sure has a good selection of pre-64 Model 70s. I hope Steve recovers soon.

Pre64 M70's are my Achilles heel right along with Parkers. he has a Super Grade 300 Savage. Winchester only made 362 in the std grade and the super grade was only produced in this for one year 1947.