I have speculated on a couple Parkers with cut barrels at 50% their uncut value.
A Parker without UN-cut barrels but no remaining barrel constrictions (choke) is reduced in value a little. How much is up to the buyer and seller. Also, the gun itself would determine any NO-Choke discount. Consider a 32" barreled 10 or 12 gauge GH with no choke remaining. Discount? Yes. Now, please consider a 28" barreled AHE in 28 gauge. How much of a discount, if any, would be required for a highly desirable gun like that?
Finally, in my less than humble opinion, a classic SxS with barrels that produce patterns of IC to IM is perfect! If I wanted a collectable grouse gun then Skeet and IC or LM woudl be perfect. Once again, choke as a part of a gun's value would depend on its intended use.
Mark
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