Hello all. I'm a first time poster so I hope this is the right area to request this information. I inherited a 12 gauge Parker from my gunsmith father that has a blown left barrel and this gun is not for sale. I am trying to find out what it may be worth as is and whether or not it can (or should) be repaired. It has the following identification marks (pictures attached):
Serial #90727, mfd 1899
Grade 0, VH
Frame size 2
Barrel weight 4, 30" Vulcan steel
Hard rubber dog's head buttplate
"Kf" marking on barrel flats (don't know what this indicates)
I was told that the barrel was blown by someone using handloads with cornstarch wads and about 2 1/2" of the left barrel is gone. The adjacent barrel and ribbing are separated at the end but appear undamaged. Is this worth repairing by having the barrels cut down, or should I just leave it on the wall?
Parker Serial #.jpg
Underside of Barrel.JPG
Parker Barrel Top.JPG
Parker Barrel Btm.JPG
Right side of receiver.JPG
Left side of stock.JPG
Parker Forearm.JPG
Parker with blown barrel
Threaded Mode