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Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno
I am a bit surprised there was no comment on the lower than usual prices on the Parkers at auction this weekend. A titanic steel barreled D grade straight gripped gun circa 1901 for $1,900.00 is unheard of as is a CHE 16 32"bbl. gun in real nice shape for $4,250.00 Whats going on here? Is it the economy or lack of or waning interest in our passion? A first generation Nazi paratroopers helmet with little finish for $11K and an L.C. Smith Monogram grade for $6K. Somethings wrong. Your thoughts please. Thanks, Jim D.
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I would truly liked to have personally examined the Parkers from RIA that by just looking at the hammer prices would seem to indicate a soft market. Someone already mentioned that the CHE 16 32" had many issues, including a drilled top rib. Makes me think that there were probably issues with the others especially the ones that seem to have been sold at an aparent bargain. I know many of us as collectors have seen our share of recased, reblued, rewooded, straight grip converted Parkers offered as original guns to sink a small ship. I think you must be able to assess the originality and overall condition before you can comment on the hammer prices as being too low or too high.