1929 Parker shotgun - valuation?

[Fordham Jones]

Hello! I recently acquired a Parker double barrel shotgun - based on the serial it appears to have been manufactured in 1929. It seems to be in very good shape, but I’m absolutely not an expert by any means.

I’d be curious to know its value, and what else I might need to look for?

Thanks!

[B. Dudley]

Pluses: it is a fluid steel barreled PH grade smallbore.

Negatives. Pinned stock head, poor bluing condition, refinished wood and little to no original finishing on the frame.

As to value, that isn't really for any of us to say. You should do a looking for what is out there for comparable guns.

[stumpstalker]

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I jotted the serial number down with one digit off.

Sorry for any confusion.

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[winplumber]

Originally Posted by Russell E. Cleary

Fordham:

I do not have a value for you, but can tell you that the "Serialization Book" says it came out of the factory as a V-grade; hammerless (that would mean internal hammers); no extras; capped pistol-gripped; 28-inch barreled 12-gauge.

And, the PGCA has factory records on that particular gun; so, you could order a research letter for it.

A photo of the water table and one of the barrel flats would probably convey more info. that may have some relationship to value.

The stock being pinned, suggesting some hard use, and other aesthetic details, does suggest less-than-average condition for a 12-gauge Parker of that era.

If the barrels check out with a qualified smith as to being safe to shoot, and mechanicals are sound, the gun may still be a great and reliable shooter.

My book has it as a 16 gauge with 26 in barrels and a PH as Brian stated

[Harold Pickens]

A PH 26" 16 would make a nice little upland shooter. Cant tell if it is on an O or 1 frame.
Looks like the biggest detractor is the pinned head of the stock, which if solid , there are those that can make it disappear. Great that it has fluid steel barrels, i have a PH 20 with fluid steel barrels.

[Bill Murphy]

By the buttplate, it would be assumed to be a #0 frame although the odd #1 frame gun has that buttplate.

[Chris Robenalt]

Can you post a pic of the barrel flats? Now I'm curious of the frame size....