Thanks again guys for all the help and information! I now know more (i think) than my dad knew about what was hiding in the attic all these years!
Next paycheck is a membership and research letter for sure. I guess I should then be able to figure a value for this piece of American history.
Given the great experience I had with all the help, I could use some guidance on starting research on the other side by sides I inherited. The ithica, barker ( both early hammer guns), and the Belgian made sSxS's. what's the recommended places to get info on these guns? Are most of you Parker purists, or do you occasionally stray to other makes

I'd be inclined to stay here with the friendly helpful folks, but any guidance in researching the others would be appreciated!