Value of my Parkers

[Carolyn Kluttz]

My husband recently passed away and I need to sell his two Parker shotguns. Could anyone direct me to someone for an appraisal?

Carolyn

[Bindlestiff]

Carolyn,

It would help if we knew in which state do you reside? There are knowledgeable PGCA members and dealers with good reputations that might be located nearby and may be able to help you.

I suggest you go slow and get several opinions. After you get a feel for their worth, you may consider talking to one of the bigger Parker dealers and see if they would sell them on consignment. But, to do the best, take your time.

[Carolyn Kluttz]

I am in Florida

[Opening Day]

I think Robin is right take it slow and I truely think consigning the guns to a highend dealer would be the way to go. Most charge 15% but they should be able to get top dollar for your guns. The two that come to mind that sell a lot of Parkers are, Puglisi Gun in Minn and Steve Barnett in Miss. Both are very honest and would do you right.

[Carolyn Kluttz]

I am still trying to figure out how to work this forum as far as replies. One Parker is hammered with the markings of 3 for the frame size, 5 for the barrel weight, serial number 108956, Grade D with Damascus steel. It is in good condition. The second one is hammerless, 1 1/2 for the frame size, marked v (in a circle) with an HT and an A under the HT. Serial number 191245, Vulcan Steel barrels.

Does this tell me anything about when they were made and a "maybe" value?

[Jim Kucaba]

Originally Posted by Carolyn Kluttz

I am still trying to figure out how to work this forum as far as replies. One Parker is hammered with the markings of 3 for the frame size, 5 for the barrel weight, serial number 108956, Grade D with Damascus steel. It is in good condition. The second one is hammerless, 1 1/2 for the frame size, marked v (in a circle) with an HT and an A under the HT. Serial number 191245, Vulcan Steel barrels.

Does this tell me anything about when they were made and a "maybe" value?

Carolyn ... #108956 was built in 1902 and #191245 was built in 1920 but neither of your guns is listed in the Parker Serialization Book and according to this website there are no surviving records with information to base a Parker Letter on for either gun ... As to the value of your guns, condition and rarity are the most important factors ... So, if you can take some pictures and post them on this site, the members of the PGCA will be happy to give you as much information as possible from viewing the photos ... My area of interest is Parker Hammer Guns and I'd be happy to help you in any way I can if you can post some photos of your guns

Best regards ... Jim Kucaba ...AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com

[Carolyn Kluttz]

I am in Florida.

[Roundsworth]

John Puglisi handled a bunch of L.C. Smiths for me on consignment. The crew at Puglisi's Gun Emporium are great to work with.

[Old and Reliable]

If this is for real, and you live in the South- contact PGCA George Newbern through the PMS here- he lives in South Carolina, the Palmetto State, and is a true Southern Gentleman- Many widowed (my condolences M'am) and otherwise single Ladies are taken advantage of by some of the gun hustlers out there- Now- Both Mr. Puglisi and Mr. Barnett both have excellent reputations, but as I know George personally and have dealt with him, and he is a PGCA member, I suggest you also contact him as well as Messers Puglisi and Barnett- remember the old adage from Confuscious- if you want to find out the true value of anything, as of three different people who are not related to each other- We have to be very careful here, M'am, as the PGCA rules and regs strictly prohibit buying, selling or trading of Parkers on the website-Best of luck in your search for a fair deal--

[Dean Romig]

Mrs. Kluttz,

Please excuse our friend Francis' objectionable 'signature'...
He might have been gentleman enough to have deleted it when addressing a lady.