Rare 1887 Grade 1 (L) Laminated Steel Barrel

[Jordan Effner]

New here. I have this numbers matching original. Looking for any info on value or offers if any collectors are interested? There is a chip in the tip of the muzzle and a crack in the stock. Other than that, it's a very beautiful Parker.

[Bill Murphy]

Nice pictures, but you have to be a PGCA member to offer a gun for sale on this site. Forty bucks.

[Tennessee Dave]

Never mind.

[ArtS]

Jordan

I looked at all the pictures and I believe the gun may have a few more issues than you think. The crack in the stock is actually multiple cracks that go completely through the grip and have been crudely patched in a way that does nothing to repair or strengthen the stock. The stock shows a lot of use and wear and does not appear at all to be useable as is. There is essentially no finish left on the gun and the barrels appear to be damaged or corroded at the breech and muzzle. No work on the condition of the bores. I don't really see this as having any interest to a collector given the grade and condition. You could maybe have it repaired and use it as a shooter, but that would depend on the bore and barrel wall conditions and may well cost more than the guns actual value. To get an idea of asking and sold prices check Gunbroker for for sale and sold prices of entry level Parker hammer guns.

[Jordan Effner]

Thanks for the information. I appreciate any and all advice or experienced opinions. The bore is in good condition.

[6pt-Sika]

What length barrels ? I will say it appears to be a 1 frame which is kinda neat .