Parker SBT C Grade
 

Word got out over at the gun club that I like Parkers. A member has a C Grade SBT with a later replacement recoil pad. Doesn't look like the stock has been cut but unsure. Kooks nice. What should I look for and price range? These are new to me.

Use the completed auction search feature on the Morphy or Julia site. That's where the information is. Don't sweat the pad. Repro Silver, Hawkins and Jostam are available as well as original Silver.

Condition and originality determine price... unless it's one of the 5 twenty-gauge SBT's made by Parker.





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Get good pictures and post them here. You’ll get a fair estimation of the value.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I too want to see Bill post some pics!!

No, definitely not a 20 gauge. Pointless to post photographs at this point as the asking price is about 3 times of comparable ones I found on auction sites such as Morphy's and their predecessor James Julia's. The ones I found as sold were, if anything, in better condition, and this was when sales prices were stronger.

It amazes me how cheaply one can purchase a SBT C Grade Parker even these days. If one purchases a decent one at auction, I suppose. They required much craftsmanship, so not sure why they sell so cheaply at auction, other than a side by side Parker is just more iconic.

Around here, I'm getting the impression that the attitude is "it's a Parker", and so it MUST be a high dollar gun. Maybe it's something in the water...

[QUOTE]No, definitely not a 20 gauge. Pointless to post photographs at this point as the asking price is about 3 times of comparable ones I found on auction sites such as Morphy's and their predecessor James Julia's. The ones I found as sold were, if anything, in better condition, and this was when sales prices.[QUOTE]


Sometimes it is better to walk away than to strain a relationship/friendship.





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Exactly. His asking price and a realistic selling point are so far off that anything I might offer might seem like nothing less than an insult.

Why are these fine examples of craftsmanship available relatively so cheaply?

Lack of demand. But don’t speak too loudly. Don’t want the word to get around about what a bargain they are.

I would love a Parker SBT. Problem is whenever they are affordable and available I'm not in the market for one. For as seldom as I'd shoot a SBT I'm not going to spend a lot on one.

I think $1495.00 is a fair price for a Parker SC in original condition. What do other posters think?

Sure Bill, at that price I might buy a half-dozen.





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YES, spot on! That's what I came up with, or at least under $1500, even for a 90% gun. The asking price of the one offered to me was $3900, nearly 3 times as much.

I will say, with the engraving and the quality of production, it really does look like a 4k gun--UNTIL you do your research.

At $1,500.00, I would buy every original condition Parker SC I could lay my hands on. That's more the price range of an Ithaca Flues 4E. I'm going to say the average price for a Parker SC in original condition is more like 3 grand. And that's a bargain for the quality of the gun.

It all depends on how badly one wants one of these SC's





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One might check Puglisi Gun site under just arrived inventory... Could be a nice shooter

Trap3

Looks like a nice gun but something is up with the vent rib.

It is difficult to find a good Parker SBT in C grade that is not hacked up too bad for under $3k.

Often ones at auctions that are very badly cut up sell for $1,300-$1700.

Good ORIGINALS can be found for under $3000 but they are rare.

I thought the OP was going to say his friends asking price was $10,000. $3900 is a fair starting point if the gun is unaltered condition. Maybe, it could be bought for 3300 or even a little less. I would look closely at the stocks. It’s hard to find an SBT that doesn’t have an “improved” stock. A $1500 original SBT is probably hot.

The last SC I bought had a non-original buttstock and no forend at all and it cost me $1,300.

I think $2,500+/- is a reasonable price for a used but not abused gun in original condition is about right. I know I wouldn't sell mine for less than $2,500. But mine has great provenance (me):rolleyes:

Who are you kidding Chuck?.... you will NEVER sell yours!





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I've purchased 4 SC's, each $3000+. Sold two, each $3000+. I did pick up an SB for $2000, but the stock had been altered and in need of attention. After Brian Dudley worked some of his magic, it is now my go to gun for singles. I also acquired a really nice SA but we won't talk about that lest my wife should happen upon this post. That's been my experience but I feel compelled to add that my mother always said I had more money than sense.