20ga DHE Damascus 1891

[Philip Brown]

Well everyone, I am a little embarrassed as it now appears that this is a 16 gauge gun. A 20 Ga. snap cap is swallowed by the chamber. I have also looked at the bore and do see what I would call a fair amount of pitting even though the bore is nice and shiney. Pictures are attached but as my photo equipment is not designed to take such a picture the pitting that I see is hard to capture. Does anyone have some sample pictures of pitting that I can use of comparison?

Not sure that I would want to shoot this due to it's age. I may be interested in selling it and if I keep it I may want to insure it. Can anyone provide me with a ballpark value?

Thanks.

[edgarspencer]

I didn't want to say anything because I've seen plenty of errors in the book, but it is listed as a 16.

[Bill Murphy]

A 16 with the pits that we can see and the condition of the gun in general, it is still a $1000 to $2000 gun.

[edgarspencer]

Button up your shirt bill. Your heart is about to fall on the floor.

[Paul Stafford III]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

A 16 with the pits that we can see and the condition of the gun in general, it is still a $1000 to $2000 gun.

I'm not sure if that is a very close estimate after seeing a handful of pictures. It's worth more IMHO without having it in hand. I would have a Parker skilled gunsmith such as Delgrego, Bachelder, or Turnbull take a look at it if you have questions. Either way a great gun.

[C.O.B.]

100 years in the same family now he might want to sell it so he's trolling for value.

Just an FYI you have to be a PGCA member to sell guns on this site.

[Bill Murphy]

Phillip, not only are we not using the 1994 Blue Book, or any Blue Book, the gun has morphed from a 20 gauge with good bores to a 16 with bad bores. However, only a close inspection will tell whether the bores can be cleaned up.

[Philip Brown]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

100 years in the same family now he might want to sell it so he's trolling for value.

Just an FYI you have to be a PGCA member to sell guns on this site.

So sorry that I have shocked you Richard. I didn't realize that people on this forum were so critical. I am not a collector, I'm a shooter, but would never consider shooting this particular firearm. My reference to the "100 years in the family" was only to provide information regarding provenance. If I owned the Colt Paterson that my Great Great Grandfather carried as a Texas Ranger or any of the weapons that my Great Grandfather carried onto the Civil War Battlegrounds, be assured that they would be my most cherished possessions. The Parker is a beautiful gun and would look very nice on someones wall. If this gun has value to someone else why should I not sell it? FYI, if I do sell it, I will not do so on the PGCA site. Furthermore, I was unaware that "trolling for value" was not allowed on the site.

[Opening Day]

"Furthermore, I was unaware that "trolling for value" was not allowed on the site. "

Well at least he admitted to "trolling" gotta give him credit for that Rich..

Wonder how many "PM's" he has gotten.

[Philip Brown]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

"Furthermore, I was unaware that "trolling for value" was not allowed on the site. "

Well at least he admitted to "trolling" gotta give him credit for that Rich..

Wonder how many "PM's" he has gotten.

This is getting personal and way off task. "Trolling" was not my term. Seems that you guys have a pretty tight cliche going on here. I am simply a guy looking for some advice and opinions about a Parker from "the experts". Is that a crime? It would be nice if I you all would stay on topic rather than being critical and sarcastic. As far as PMs go - yes I have had some. Is replying to them a violation of the rules of the forum?