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Originally Posted by Dave Noreen
Back in 1967 it was 50%.
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I always figure a Parker with cut (shortened) barrels is worth 50% as a starting point.
When one could order a Parker an extra set of barrels would increase the cost by 50%. Now, I buy orphaned barrels because I can always find an action in need of them.
Alternatively, consider that if one could now buy a set of quality replacement barrels for a high condition Parker in need of barrels what would they cost? One data point is the recent Simmons attempt to market replacement barrels for Parkers. Another is CSMC. How much do they charge for an extra set of barrels for one of their AH Fox or Model 21's?
So long as there are good condition Parkers on the market a gun with replacement barrels will take a hit in value. If however one needs a particular set of barrels for a high grade Parker those extra or replacement barrels will have value. Supply and demand...