Unique, one-of-a-kind 20 GA. ?

[Mike Duffey]

I've inherited what I believe to be a unique, maybe one of a kind 20ga Parker Repro' 3 barrel set, and was hoping someone on this forum may be able to add to my limited knowledge of these guns?

The gun was purchased by my father on June 24 1988 from Paul Jaeger, Inc. in Grand Junction TN. The gun was new in a carrying case and at that date was claimed to be the ONLY 3-barrel set Parker Repro' manufactured. Serial # is 20-4440. It had been special ordered by a man from Dallas Texas.

I also have a letter from Jack T. Skeuse, Vice President of Parker Reproductions Sales, dated July 5, 1988, stating this was the only 3 barrel set produced as of that date. I've been told there are other three barrel sets available today. But I'm wondering if this was the FIRST, would that add anything to it's value?

It has never been fired and is in excellent condition.

My dad, David M. Duffey, was a very well known author, outdoor writer, and Dog Editor of Outdoor Life and other magazines. He wrote about 10 different books on training hunting dogs. Would his ownership add anything to it's value?

Thank you for any input or information.