Frame size / value
 

Outside of condition of the gun, how large a part does frame size play in value. If there were two 12 PH gun of equal condition and one was a 2 frame and the other a 1 frame or 1 1/2 frame would there be a price difference ? If so how much? Am new to Parkers and trying to learn. Dan

Smaller frame 410-16s seem more desirable and larger frame 12-10s also. Depends what you want to do with it, are you going to carry it or float around in a boat with it?

I don't think frame size has much, or anything, to do with value given equal condition, gauge, grade of gun. All things being equal on a 12 gauge I would choose the 1-frame.
That's just a personal preference.





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I personally think frame size plays a small part in pricing a Parker. It is more likely to be a factor to a hunter/shooter that is concerned more with weight and feel than scarcity. There are two major factors that drive the value of a Parker. #1 condition, condition and condition. #2 gauge; the smaller the gauge the higher the price compared to a gun of similar condition in a bigger gauge (8 ga may be an exception).

12s I have 1 1 1/2 & 2 frames. Each best for its intended use. I don't think frame size had much if anything to do with purchase price. Condition and general configuration barrel Length, choke,etc,did.

William

I agree with above except for myself I devalue the #2 frame for the simple fact that they used it for so many guns. Plus it tends to be a tad heavier and larger than I like for a 12. Otherwise I don't care.

It's somewhat personal. Some prefer smaller frame others larger. I have a 1 frame 12 and love it, but I don't find a big difference between it and my 1.5 and 2 frame 12s.

My dream gun though is a long barreled 12 on a 3 frame...while I am dreaming, throw in a set of matching 10 gauge barrels.

king there is a few 3 frame 12 ga s out there maybe someday you will get that gun...i ve got a shooter 3 frame 12 and ireally like it...i agrre and 8 ga might be more desireable to some folks like me...charlie

I like 1 frame 12's for hunting because they tend to be a little lighter. I like 2 frames for target shooting because I think they are better able to handle the wear and tear of high capacity shooting.

There's always those kicker one-off guns as well. I just saw a very high condition 32" Damascus GHE 16ga on a #2 frame sell locally here in the five figure range. The price was driven primarily by condition, but you have to admit 32" sixteens on a two frame are far & few between.

You should see the CHE 32" Damascus 12ga on a three frame that was with the sixteen.