VH 12 on Auctionarms Last Week

[Bill Murphy]

A 1930 gun, 235,XXX with Remington style markings on bottom of receiver. PARKER marked in front of floorplate. Did one of us buy that unusual gun? Are there Remington codes on the barrels?

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Not me Bill but did you buy the redone 32" VH which sold on Auction Arms last night? The moniker looked something like wmph...?
http://buy.gunauction.com/10521866/p...d-1901-c-and-r

[Dean Romig]

If $1461.00 was the final bid I would say somebody got a nice VH at a very reasonable price.

It wouldn't surprise me if it turned out that Bill snagged that one... he does have a sweet tooth for DelGrego Parkers.

[Bill Murphy]

I think if that gun had been properly described as an early Del Grego restoration, it would have gone for more. I am hoping that the gun has not been used much since its trip to Del Grego. By the way, Larry Sr, used to like to checker the cheeks on low grade full restorations. I think I will find that there is not a through bolt repair under the cheek checkering. I'll tell you about it when it gets here. The VH from last week is a bit more interesting though, a Remington Parker with a 1930 serial number. Who is the lucky guy who bought that one? I don't think he paid too much either, $2400 for a Remington VH in clean condition.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I think if that gun had been properly described as an early Del Grego restoration, it would have gone for more. I am hoping that the gun has not been used much since its trip to Del Grego.

I agree.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Bill,

I was thinking on bidding on Sunday's VH 32" at the closing of the auction. Then what looked like you bid and I thought that I didn't want to get into a bidding war with another Parker guy.

At least the gun is in good hands...

Mark

[Bill Murphy]

I admit I may have paid more if the bidding had continued. You never can tell, though. The best strategy is to keep bidding even if your grandmother is bidding against you.

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Okay Grandpa Bill, you owe me $200 for not bidding that VH up to $2k!

Otherwise I'll accept a thank you from a gentleman.

Mark

[Bill Murphy]

I will appreciate your help when I examine the gun. I'll let you know if you should have kept bidding.

[AmarilloMike]

Bill how did DelGrego do the case colors? Did he case harden or just case color? By his reputation I am sure it is done correctly. Just curious.

Thanks,

Mike