Questions on first Parker purchase

[Lee Sherfield]

I am currently looking for a Parker to use in the field, however I am now torn about buying a second possibly as a investment and shooter.

The first is a 12 gauge Trojan mod\full , wood is not perfect but very useable. Bores mirror shiny, lock up tight, 1 tiny dent 5" from end of one barrel. $1200

The second is a16 gauge Parker Trojan mod\full ,wood is very nice, bores perfect, lock up tight. Comes with 3 original hang tags. My concern is it has sling swivels. They are 3\4" and owner says they are original. And also that gun was meant to be sold overseas . $2500

The owner is considerably older than me and been a gun collector all his life, he is well respected in the area. The 16 was in his personal do not sell rack but ,I have a chance at getting it. The 12 he runs around the yard and uses it to defend his home of red squirrels.

I went to look at and possibly buy the 12, believing the 16 was NOT for sale. Now I want both. Do you think the 16 with the sling swivels is legit ? Or just buy both for using like they were meant to be and smile . I have always wanted a 16 and I do believe that they are both in original condition finish wise. The Mrs. Says go for it but I have a hard time spending money on myself.