20ga DHE Damascus 1891

[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?

[Pa SxS]

Phillip, you say your a shooter, not a collector. If that's true, this Parker doesn't belong on a wall, it belongs in a safe waiting for it's next trip afield or clay target range! Perfectly shootable if the barrels check OK.

This gun has been used but is in no way 80% condition IMO. No case colors left, stock chipped, and minor pitting in the bores. It's a nice honest 16ga Parker and deserves to be shot with low pressure loads.

[Philip Brown]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

Phillip, you say your a shooter, not a collector. If that's true, this Parker doesn't belong on a wall, it belongs in a safe waiting for it's next trip afield or clay target range! Perfectly shootable if the barrels check OK.

This gun has been used but is in no way 80% condition IMO. No case colors left, stock chipped, and minor pitting in the bores. It's a nice honest 16ga Parker and deserves to be shot with low pressure loads.

Thanks for the constructive comments Chuck. Would you tell me what you mean by "case colors"? It is becoming clear that I need to have this looked at by several qualified individuals as determining condition can be somewhat subjective and also important with regards to safety if shooting the gun is being considered. Will investigate my options here in Houston.