What Parker do I have and what's it worth?

Firearms Fred · 09-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I have a Parker Bros. side by side shot gun. It looks to be a 20 gauge. On the top of the barrel it says Parker Bros. Makers Meriden Conn. Titanic Steel.
Under the handle it it has what looks to be a serial number 170636 which matches the number under the stock that has Patd. May 7, 1901.
On the left side it has a dog (looks like a pointer) and on the right side looks like a dog as well (retriever?) On the bottom It has birds could be turkey, ducks, or pheasants. Any help on what this gun is worth would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Fred

Setter Man · 09-20-2009, 09:22 PM

Sounds like you have a 20 ga D-grade. How about some specifics (barrel length) and posting some pictures. Value is based on a number of factors and without seeing at least some pictures and knowing a few specifications of the gun it is impossible to even guestimate a range of value.

JDG

George Lander · 09-21-2009, 03:29 PM

Jay is correct. It sounds like what you have, although it is not in the serialization book, is a T13 or D Grade with Titanic Steel barrels made in 1915. Does it have ejectors? What are the barrel lenths? What type of stock, straight, semi-pistol grip or full pistolgrip? You may be able to order a letter on it from PGCA. Otherwise the overall condition will determine the value.

Best Regards, George

Firearms Fred · 09-22-2009, 07:42 PM

pics

Firearms Fred · 09-22-2009, 07:51 PM

pics

Autumn Daze · 09-22-2009, 08:07 PM

Fred, Looks to be a very nice DHE (E meaning ejectors) Could you measure the total length of the barrels for us? The recoil pad is not original to the gun and detracts from the value somewhat. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Firearms Fred · 09-22-2009, 08:46 PM

26" barrel

Setter Man · 09-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Thanks for posting the pictures. That's a nice little D, for sure. The pad is certainly not ofiginal but the rest of the gun looks pretty nice. Small-bore Parkers are just special. Hard to value but ask around and look at some of the comparable 20 ga DHE's on the market and you'll get a ranve or value.

Autumn Daze · 09-22-2009, 09:06 PM

According to the "Parker Story" there is 469 26" Titanic barreled 20 ga. D grade guns. I wouldn't call it rare but maybe uncommon.

George Lander · 09-23-2009, 11:20 AM

Fred: Since no one else ventured a guess I would place an auction estimate on your Parker at $10,000 - $13,000. If it had the original skeleton buttplate it would be worth more. In my humble opinion 20 bore DHEs tend to be a little more than just uncommon.

Best Regards, George Lander
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