3 Parkers inherited
 

An uncle left me and my brothers these guns a few years back. None of us know anything about them, and were wondering if we could get some help with value and identification. I have checked everything out through the web site, and it appears as though we have a DH, an AH, and a VH. I have attached a couple of pics of each one, and have more if any body would like to see them.
Thanks in advance...

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Kirk,
I think it's safe to say we all wished we had an uncle like yours.:bowdown: Parkers like most collectables have values that are greatly affected by condition, but also grade, options, etc. If you would give a description of each gun, (gage, barrel length, etc.) and some clear photos of each someone may be able to give you a ballpark value.

Kirk,The serialization book lists serial number 215981 as a D grade 12 gauge with 28" barrels,ejectors and straight grip stock.153850 is listed as a an A grade 12 gauge with 30" barrels,ejectors and a pistol grip stock.121301 is not in the book.From the first photos the guns look to in good condition.Could you post more photos? Also getting a factory letter for each gun from this site may prove to be very interesting.

Kirk,
I just noticed the stampings on the water table out near the hinge pin on the A grade. Can you get a pic of those markings?

Ya Larry,I was wondering about that also.British proof marks?

I zoomed in on what was there and it seems to be readable. I don't know what it is though?

Proof Marks
 

The 2 proof marks are of the Austrian proof house at Ferlach.

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Well now that solves that mystery! Thank You Robert.

More pics
 

Thank you for your reply's. Here are some more pics. I will put them in 3 different sets, one for each gun.

2nd set of pics...
 

2nd set of pics...

3rd (and last) set of pics
 

This is the one that is in question, not in the book. After looking closer, the last three digits do not seem to match the first 3 digits, but it is that way on the water table and on the barrels and the bottomof the fore arm...

Thank you again,

Kirk.

Kirk,The D grade and the A grade look to be outstanding guns.The V grade looks to have seen some hard use.The checkering has been sanded off the wrist and the obvious crack in the stock. Also the "3 inch" chamber marking is not factory.I would have the barrels checked by a good gunsmith before I even thought about shooting it. I do not like to put a price tag on a gun from pictures but you can get a fair idea on value from looking at Gunsamerica.com or GunInternational.com just type in Parker. Keep an eye on your PM,s

Kirk: In addition to the advice Dave gave above, James Julia just auctioned quite a number of Parkers. Robin Lewis posted the hammer prices on this site. Go to No. 3 & scroll down. You have some nice Parkers.

Best Regards, George

I'm sure you're getting some PM's on that A grade. Do your research before you move forward with a sale which I'm assuming is where this is heading.

DLH