28 guage
 

Hello!
I have a 28 guage Parker that belonged to my great-grandfather. I am having some difficulty determining the grade and thought I may find some help here.
Would also appreciate any other information about the gun...history, value, etc.
I have attached some photos that I hope will help.

Thanks!

Bill It is a Grade 2 ( Ghe ) and a DANDY ! ITS WORTH A GOOD AMOUNT !!! Your going to get all kind of help !!

Bill,
Welcome to the PGCA website. As Steve said you have a very nice and very valuable Parker. You should learn all you can about it and you have come to the right place.

Bill, your GHE was made in 1919,#187579 not listed in the serial number book, as long as the barrel is uncut the gun is worth a good amount, it has a oo frame and straight grip, what a great grouse and woodcock gun, you have a real nice gun,good luck with it.

This is a wonderful gun. If you are a shooter, you have a rare treasure. If not, I would expect the value on this gun would be considerably north of $15,000. Especially at auction.

Best, Kensal

What a wonderful, all original condition (to my eye) twenty-eight gauge GHE!!

Yes, Kensal.... considerably north!

What is the barrel length ?

Hi Winplumber...

The barrell is 26 inches.

I think you have 1 of 64 28 gauge Ghe guns made according to the Parker Story pg. 279 .

That is a bit more than I thought it would be! I was thinking around $7500, but again, I suspected grade 2 but wasnt sure. I don't hunt much anymore, but it it is nice to have.
Thank you for your help!!

Very nice to have I love G's / it .

That's a beautiful old girl, one anyone of us would be proud to own especially if it were a family gun. Congrats.

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14045/lot/3279/

Here's another one that sold at auction. It has more condition than yours, but your gun is also very nice and has the desirable english stock. You'll get the idea about what you have. A great gun anyone would want.

do I read the auction info correctly? a six year old sale price. very nice heirloom.

You might not hunt much anymore but maybe another family member does or will hunt in the future. What a great piece of history both from a family standpoint and from Parker to pass down. I wish I had my Grandfathers Parker trap gun.

Welcome Bill. That is a great looking gun you have there. I understand the questions on value, but please keep that little gem.

To paraphrase Gore Vidal, every time a gun like that surfaces, I die a little.

Oh my gosh..!!! In a 28 GA 00 frame G grade..???

Stunning... Just stunning...

John