Barrel set
 

A friend of mine has a set of 16ga Steel barrels from a 191,xxx VHE. They are "0" frame and 30" long in very nice shape. He asked me what I thought they were worth- I dont keep a close eye on parts prices and was curious for some help for him.

A set of "0" frame 30" barrels has to be a pretty rare item for someone looking to make a 2 barrel set, I would think. I appreciate your thoughts and evaluation. They are in excellent original shape.

They should be posted in lost and found.

somebody was wanting a set of these barrels on the wanted section a while back... charlie

contact Gary Carmichael Sr. via a pm. He is looking for them THANKS

Guys- with all due respect, I didn't ask who wanted to buy them, I asked what they might be worth. I don't own them and was asked for an appraisal.

Let's work this one from the other end, shall we?

We can probably all agree that a 16 gauge VHE on the 0-Frame with 30" barrels in "very nice" shape would likely have a value of somewhere in the $3500 range, give or take (maybe more).

An 0-Frame VHE buttstock and frame with forend, also in "very nice" shape but without barrels might be worth $700 or so, again, give or take....

So, lets all do the math and take a shot at what these barrels might be worth.
My estimates might be off a bit but this should give an idea of how to value a set of very nice barrels.

I am not sure what you are implying, Dean.
You are not implying that the math is linear? Are you?
3500-750= 2750?
No way
Barrels without anyplace to go are not worth that much.
I think that the synergistic effect of BOTH get you to 3500.

I'm never hesitant to venture my guess. $1000 to $1200 and I would pay $900.
Bob Jurewicz

I think they are worth more to someone with a special gun with a set of barrels that are blown or out of proof, than someone looking to make a two barrel set. I don't think $2000 is unreasonable to the right person. A nice set of 32" 12 ga barrels just sold here for $2800 w/ complete beaver tail forend. My guess would be $2000-$2500.

IMHO

What would a new set of barrels for a Parker cost IF one could guy them? Probably about $3000! So how much are a set of original and rare or at least scarce barrels worth? A good deal more than a thousand.

Mark

if you need them they are priceless.

Those 12 ga bbl that were sold for $2800 had a BTF attached to them. I have seen the forarm with the iron go for 800-1000 bucks that makes the bbls worth 1800-2000.

I need to go find my calculator!!

They are worth what someone is willing to pay for them.
Barrels in that configuration will command a high price for someone looking for such.

Another way to look at this is the following:

What would it cost to have a set made? The closest we can get is to have a set monblocked/ sleeved. The minimum cost for that is $1800 not including taxes, shipping, cost of original monoblock, etc.

IMO: $2200 to 3000 is the range.

Josh hope this helps.

John

I disagree. A really nice set of 32" Titanic ejector barrels are worth a sight more than you suggest... you just got a terrific deal, that's all.

I talked to Josh about them I am looking for a set of 1frame 28 or 30" so these will not work for me! that said I believe the barrels in excellent shape 1200-1500 run of the mill 900-1100. but again it's how bad the buyer wants them. Seems to me they are quite a few 0 frames around don't think they are rare, but it seems that every advertisement I see for them states how rare they are, just my thoughts. Gary

Dean I don't know what deal you refer to as I haven't bought a set of "extra" barrels. I agree with Gary in I don't think there that hard to come by, you could buy a gun and part it out for the barrels and sell off the rest and reduce the net barrel cost. Now if these were damascuss barrels then that would be a different story esp with ejectors!

This discussion has turned into a dog chasing its tail that needs a "boot up" on its electric collar! Depending on condition, condition and condition, $1200-1500. Otherwise, what have you really got?