Appraisal Needed - 20 Gauge CHE

[Andrew Ingersoll]

Hello,

I inherited this gun from my grandfather, an avid bird hunter. It was in decent shape, but I just had Geoffroy Gournet clean it up and it looks fantastic. I am in the D.C. area and looking for a local appraiser who can take a look at the gun and give me a well-researched estimate.

Thanks to Mark Conrad, I have the specs on the gun, which don't seem to be any different than what I inherited:

CHE hammerless, 20 gauge.
Two Acme barrels, 26 and 30 inch
Single Trigger
Original monogrammed A&F case, same monogram on base of stock.
Action is very tight.

Any thoughts on value on this board would be appreciated, but I'd like someone to handle the gun and provide me with a real world appraiser. I'm not likely to sell in this market, but I am curious.

Thanks!

- Andrew

[JLoew]

Andrew,

I will be in the DC area for work later on this week. Please PM me and perhaps we can make arrangements to get together in person.

Best regards
Josh

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Andrew,

A CHE 20 Gauge! Thanks for posting the photos for all to enjoy!!! You can post more photos as there is no limit...

Thanks again,
Mark

[Labowner]

Andrew, looks like a very rare and valuable Parker in many ways. I would like to suggest ordering a letter from the PGCA [look on home page] that may show your Grandfather ordering the gun. Would love to see more pictures and know the dimensions. Enjoy
Bob

[C grade]

Andrew
Outstanding gun! I collect C grades an an all original two barrel set is a rare treasure. I would agree with George as to value. If you decide to sell it....
David

[Andrew Ingersoll]

Thanks, Robert. My next step is asking Charlie Herzog for the work order tag as Mark said it is available (even though the serial number listing does not include this gun for some reason). The initials are not my grandfathers, but I suspect it was his step father's or something. I'm just not sure when my grandfather acquired it either. Might have been a retirement gift to himself!

Originally Posted by E Robert Fabian

Andrew, looks like a very rare and valuable Parker in many ways. I would like to suggest ordering a letter from the PGCA [look on home page] that may show your Grandfather ordering the gun. Would love to see more pictures and know the dimensions. Enjoy
Bob

[Autumn Daze]

A very wonderful and important gun Andrew. Congratulations!

[Bill Murphy]

Andrew, PGCA resourses should be exhausted, but that is not the end of the research trail. Griffin and Howe has an Abercrombie and Fitch research service on their website. I am in the DC area and would be glad to help, but the ballpark estimate you received on this thread is not far off in a good market. If you would like to chat or get information on the Griffin and Howe research services, email me at wilmrph@verizon.net. Bill Murphy

[Andrew Ingersoll]

Wow, thanks for all the interest and advice. I really appreciate it. This is a great forum.

Here are a few more pics.

[George Lander]

Andrew: My guess would be $30,000 - $50,000. I would insure your gun for at least $50,000. I would bring it to the Vintager's at Pintail Point, Easton, MD this fall. All the knowledgeable Parker people will be there.

Best Regards, George