Parker Repro Value
 

Guys,

I'm a total newbie here to this forum. I have an old Parker single shot that my grandfather shot in competitive trap. I've been a long time wing shooter but just venturing into the side by side world. My oldest son and I just got back from a weekend of quail and duck hunting. I'm looking at some of the Parker Repro guns and wondering if you guys could educate or steer me in the right direction.

I'm looking at the two barrel sets in 20ga or 28ga DHE models. I'm open to beavertail/splinter forearms and single/double triggers. What would be a reasonable price on a two barrel set?

Looking forward to everyone's comments and Happy New Year!!

Send pictures of these guns and more details

Check GunsInternational.com under Parker Reproduction and you will see how much people are asking for what you're looking for.

98% condition. 28ga. Pistol grip, SST, splinter forearm, 2 barrels (26” IC/M and 28” M/F). Sorry, I’m not good with pictures but fun is in excellent condition.

I haven’t used GunsInternational much in the past. Is it customary to negotiate these prices down?

The worst the seller can say is no. You are not looking for a rare gun, but it will take some patience. Some sellers are more than willing to deal and some think they are unobtainium.

Ken

The most desirable variation of the guns you describe is a double trigger gun. Unfortunately, it will be very hard to find and will cost $1000 more than a single trigger gun. There have been some problems with the single trigger variation. The 28 gauge will cost more than a 20 gauge gun and will also be a bit harder to find in a particular variation. Good luck in your search for one of these great guns.

I’ve heard and read about some of the doubling issues in the single triggers. Obviously, some people have had problems. I guess this is a loaded question (no pun intended), but for a first time buyer of a Parker SxS should I be patient and avoid the single triggers? Or, if I’m one of the unlucky individuals to have the single trigger problems, are they easy enough to find a competent gunsmith to fix them?

I would not want anyone to open up one of my Repros to fix a single trigger. The best option in buying a single trigger Repro is to test fire it before committing to it. $7000 to $8000 is a fair price for a 28, $5000 to $6000 is a fair price for a 20. Deduct for any gun in less than brand new condition. You are unlikely to find these "fair" prices on the internet gun sites like Gunsinternational, but the final bid prices on auction sites like gunbroker or gunsamerica may be similar to my estimates.

I plan to hunt upland birds with this gun. Obviously need to take great care as they are expensive. I like single trigger guns but the idea of known issues that can’t be fixed makes me a bit shy of spending that kind of money. May need to hold out for a double trigger.