DHE 12 ga. ?

Steve Galehouse · 02-13-2012, 10:52 PM

Hello everyone-

I inherited a DHE 12 ga. frame size 1 1/2, serial # 127506. I was hoping someone could give me input as to its condition and value. I've attached some photos.

Thanks, Steve
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Dean Romig · 02-13-2012, 11:19 PM

Hi Steve! Welcome to the PGCA forum!

That's a very nice DHE and if very nice condition.

It's difficult to determine if it is in original condition but from here it looks like an extremely fine refinish - judging by the condition of the barrel blue vs. the nearly gone case colors.

A DHE in that condition and configuration should be in the $5K range in today's market.

You should buy a $100 PGCA Research Letter for that wonderful Parker or join the PGCA for $40 and buy the research letter for the Member's price of $40... a total savings of $20.

Ruff Hunter · 02-13-2012, 11:25 PM

That's a fine looking gun. In the 3rd photo down from the top, it looks like the top sighting rib has been cut and rejoined about an inch from the breach....is that the case? If so, a non-original alteration of that nature could knock the value down significantly.

winplumber · 02-14-2012, 05:20 AM

Justin, Look close at your Parkers rib it will have that also.
Book has it having 28 " barrels . Nice gun Steve.

J.B. Books · 02-14-2012, 05:34 AM

Is there a silver oval shield in the stock? I think I can see it but not sure with the angle of the picture and grain of wood.

Dean Romig · 02-14-2012, 06:06 AM

All Parkers with the doll's head have that joint. The doll's head section is attached with a screw as well as with solder.

winplumber · 02-14-2012, 06:38 AM

Steve, I looked up your serial number again and it shows that your gun does not have ejectors book has been wrong before, so you might double check. The E on DHE stands for ejectors.

Steve Galehouse · 02-14-2012, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the welcome and all the replies---I will be joining the PGCA.

I've attached a few more photos; I think it is an "E", unless extractor and ejector mean something separate. Also the is an oval metal shield along the bottom of the stock. Thanks again for all your input.

Steve
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J.B. Books · 02-14-2012, 10:09 AM

It's a DH rather than a DHE. Ejectors will kick the empties out of the gun and throw them over your shoulder. Extractors pull the empties out so you can remove them with your fingers. A very nice gun, but the lack of ejectors lowers the anticipated value significantly over an ejector equipped gun all things being equal.

I wish I inherited or would inherit such a nice gun! Congrats.

winplumber · 02-14-2012, 10:25 AM

Barrels look redone as Dean has said the extractor is blued as for the face of breach & dolls head also.Still a nice gun.