1903 PARKER 16 GA O FRAME - Page 2

Steve Hodges · 02-26-2011, 07:22 PM

Some more pics. Thanks for all the replies. And no, I have not been in the military, but I have spent the past 36 years in Law Enforcement.

Dave Miles · 02-26-2011, 07:26 PM

$3500.00 for a VH, 16 gauge?
Where have I been the last year?
I thought values came down a little, not increased 50%.
But hey, people in Michigan are always the last to know.

Pa SxS · 02-26-2011, 08:01 PM

It's not listed in the Serialization book however a research letter is available. I'll let other more knowledgeable people comment on the serial number stamping on the barrel lug.

SXS OHIO · 02-26-2011, 08:22 PM

Better check the wall thickness...the right tube looks pretty thin. I just returned a gun to Cabela's that had .022 minn about 18" from the muzzle...too thin at the price I would have paid if I kept it...I also like my fingers just as they are! Gun was very light O frame. thanks all SXS ohio

Wild Skies · 02-26-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Miles

$3500.00 for a VH, 16 gauge?
Where have I been the last year?
I thought values came down a little, not increased 50%.
But hey, people in Michigan are always the last to know.

I agree with your questioning of the going rate of VH 16's in today's market---I would have ballparked ~$2200.00, but I'd argue that we here in the Nort' woods of Wisconsin get our info just a little while after you Michiganders get it.

Kevin McCormack · 02-26-2011, 09:16 PM

Whoa! $3500 for a non-ejector 16 VH? You have GOT to be kidding me! I've put two or more PGCA members onto 16 ga. 0-frame GHs for a lot less than that within the last 2 years. Like the diet video lady said a few years back in her commercials; "Stop the Insanity"!!!

Mike Stahle · 02-26-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack

Whoa! $3500 for a non-ejector 16 VH? You have GOT to be kidding me! I've put two or more PGCA members onto 16 ga. 0-frame GHs for a lot less than that within the last 2 years. Like the diet video lady said a few years back in her commercials; "Stop the Insanity"!!!

No he's not, and as a recent owner of one just like it, it's worth every penny.
3 to 5 years from now that same gun will sell for a good bit more than that $3,500 put in a simple interest bank account will yield.

winplumber · 02-26-2011, 10:17 PM

I hope we can still own them in 3 to 5 years !

Kevin McCormack · 02-26-2011, 11:06 PM

Stephen -
IMHO; better listen to Bill, Dave, Kenny and 'Wild Skies'. And notice in my post I said GH, not VH grade guns I put people onto for less. For the kind of dough you're talking about, everything's got to be right about that gun! Shop around - they are out there!!

Mike Poindexter · 02-27-2011, 02:20 AM

Concur with Kevin. I picked up a 16ga 0 frame PH with 30 inch twist barrels for 2K within the last year, and a GH 16 0 frame with 28 inch Dam2 barrels for $2150 about 4 years ago. Both are in the same or better shape than the gun pictured. Also, something about the barrel to breechball fit does not look right on this gun. I would get it checked out by a competent Parker smith before buying, and not at that price anyway. They are out there, you just have to bide your time for the right one. Good luck.