Parker Curiosity
 

First of all I have been hanging around this forum off and on for a while. I have joined PGCA a couple of different times, but once again I have let my membership expire. I love classic shotguns and have wanted a Parker to go with my 1950s Superposed guns for some time.

I have watched the Parker guns listed on Gunbroker off and on for a long time. I have noticed that there are normally quite a number listed but seldom do I see any bids. And the ones I do see bids on are normally the lower priced 12 gauge guns. Why is this? Is it because most of the guns listed there are undesirable due to I guess a lot of things, condition being #1? Or is it due to being overpriced? Or maybe Gunbroker tends not to be used by vintage followers? Today I think there are 5 pages of Parker guns, some are the repros, but alot are not. I think I saw one bid on a 12 ga. VH.

Just curious what your thoughts are.

Reggie,

Most Parkers on Gunboker are way over priced for their condition and/or configuration. A lot of sellers think, that if it's Parker, it's an automatic sale at any crazy price.

Bill

Good guns and proper prices always sell.

And junk sells sometimes too, but not as quickly.

What Mr. Dudley said about 'proper prices.' But on the other hand, a true auction will start at .01 or $1, and let the market dictate the final outcome. Just my .02 worth.

Yes I have seen pricing all over the board. To be honest I am not informed enough to recognize what a Parker of a certain configuration is worth. I know Brownings and can spot a good one reasonably priced, but not a Parker. That is why I have wanted one for a long time but never purchased one, I can't get a handle on value! So those double digit DHE and GHE Parkers I see on GB that look very nice are overpriced for the most part? Interesting stuff. Thanks for your input!

12 VH
 

Buy Mark's 12 vh ...great condition with rarer ball grip...PM him ....$1550......... looks like a very nice one for the money............

12 VH
 

Of course you must join again also.....

Check out the little rectangle box above my name! :)


And I really really want a 20 ga. Parker.

Sorry Reggie,....... just trying to help....never mind.... Take care:)

I appreciate the help!