When I got wind of this gun the only information I had was my friend's assessment that the gun was in "great shape for a gun this old", three poor pics of the gun, a copy of the PGCA letter, the copy of the James Sport Shop appraisal saying the gun in 1983 was in "mint condition" and they appraised it at $30K. (How much condition could a gun lose since 1983 that's owned by an elderly gent? I know mine haven't lost a lot.) My friend told me the seller had a $8495 down from $8995 price tag on it.
Assuming a Parker AH in mint condition would have a current market value a multiple of the present ask on the gun. My initial thought that if it was truly as described it might make for a great gun to flip.
Maybe you would think it a great idea to announce to the world in a public forum the price you paid today for a gun you're selling tomorrow? I didn't, and that's why I didn't reveal the asking price -- I was just asking for a ballpark price to verify what I believed I knew of an approximate valuation for the Parker AH.
Having said the above and finding out the gun's present condition I have decided to pass on it. The non-Parker ejectors was the deal killer for me.
Thanks all!
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Wild Skies
Since 1951
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