Question on Factory 28 gauge barrels
 

if a gun was originally a 16 gauge & was sent back to factory & fitted with Vulcan 28 gauge barrels( letter confirmed )...would it have the value of a factory original 28 in the original grade ? any thoughts would be appreciated.

ddp

To me a 1 or 0 framed gun with 28ga barrels would be less desireable than 28ga barrels on a 00 frame gun, barrel length, grade and condition factors being equal. Such a gun would also be heavier than a 20ga, and possibly heavier than a 16ga, and most people desire a 28ga for weight reduction.

good point on the weight...it was originally 6lbs 5 oz. with 28" DAM barrels. the 28's are also 28 "
I don't know frame size yet.
thanks for the reply.

ddp

I guess I am one of the few who would prefer a 28 on a O frame because I want a heavier gun.
Desirerablity to an individual would determine value.
It all in the eyes of the beholder.

I see a lot more 28s on OO frame than on O frames. A 28 on a #1 frame would be a less than common find IMO.

If the gun is built on a 0-Frame I would think it would be more valuable than a 16. Are the original 16 gauge barrels still with the gun? That would make for a very nice (and valuable) two-barrel-set Parker.

unfortunately the Damascus barrels are missing.

ddpp

I especially like the Parker 28 ga guns and 28" is perfect. I have a couple OO frame and one O frame. I find the O frame a better shooter as the OO can be "whippy". IMHO a factory O frame is as valuable as an OO frame.
David

would you consider this a factory 28 gauge as far as valuation?

ddp

Yes I would. It would not be quite as valuable as if it was originally a factory 28ga but close. The value would mainly be driven by condition and originality(stock).I actually have five, but only four are original, the fifth one an O frame hammergun with an added 30" 28ga barrel by Brachelder.
David

sounds like quite a collection of 28's
this gun is coming to market & i'm trying to decide if I want to take a shot at it. well on the high side of what I normally look at. it's going to be 12 to 13 I believe. any thoughts ?

ddp