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Unread 07-23-2023, 02:17 PM   #1
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Does an English stock increase the value?
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Unread 07-23-2023, 02:25 PM   #2
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What does "English stock" mean?

If it means a straight grip, I'd say it doesn't on the hammer Parker Bros. guns where a pistol grip cost extra, but by the time of the hammerless Parker Bros. guns with the pistol grip being "standard" and straight grips being probably less than 10% of production they do command a premium.
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Thank you for a quick reply. I have a DH 16g made in 1911 w/2 bbls 28" & 30". I have an offer of 9k.
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I'd pay more for a straight grip stock on any gun. I think recent sale information would substantiate that preference, too.
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Here is an English stock:
HH 2.jpg

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I also have a Parker with a straight grip.
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When I visited New England Arms in Kittery Point, ME back in 2001, their salesman, Steve McCarthy, told me that a straight gripped Parker typically will sell for about $1000 more than a pistol gripped Parker of the same grade. Reason: Rarity, as he estimated PG outnumbers SG 10:1.
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Unread 07-23-2023, 06:59 PM   #7
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I think, unless the gun in question was very high condition and otherwise desirable, Steve’s estimate of $1,000 is a bit of a reach… JMHO





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These are "English stocks" too --

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They are rarer, but the value is only effected if the buyer likes Straight grip stocks and wants to pay a premium.
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I love the straight grip stock on my SA SBT. Although not the typical choice of trap shooters, it works pretty well for me.
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