I need some help with a B grade lifter gun

[Doug Mann]

Yesterday I met a gentleman to give him a price on fixing the buttstock on a lifter Parker.... in this case a "B" grade of all things. The metal on this gun is in wonderful condition with one major exception which I'll get to. The buttstock however was beyond help. The stock was completely broken through at the wrist and had been repaired with two metal straps, poorly inletted into the sides and fastened with wood screws and wrapped with electrical tape. It was BAD! The forend also had pieces missing from both sides.

Now for the metal issue. The trigger guard tang had also been broken off and a piece of steel was welded on and also atached with two ill fitting wood screws. This would have to be fixed and engraved to match the gun.

I don't know how rare this is but the grip was carved in what I call a scallop pattern on the bottom and was very pretty. I liked it a lot!

When I quoted a price to restock the gun, not including the metal work that needed to be done, I think he was shocked. He then asked what the gun was worth as it was and I said I didn't really know. That's my question what's a Parker in this condition worth and maybe I can make him a fair offer?