Just got my first Parker

[Russell Schilb]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to take it to a smith and get it checked out. I'd love to use this gun. This gun is not leaving the family. I'm an old retired guy and was just curious about the value, because I feel like I got it really cheap. 700 bucks.

[mobirdhunter]

You have a very nice 16 and should feel good about what you paid for it. Take care of it, and send us all some pictures of the game you shoot with it (or if you are into clays, some pics for that). I have two grade 2 16s, none as light as yours, but both on the "0" frame. They are a delight to shoot.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Russell Schilb

Thanks for the info. I'm going to take it to a smith and get it checked out. I'd love to use this gun. This gun is not leaving the family. I'm an old retired guy and was just curious about the value, because I feel like I got it really cheap. 700 bucks.

That sounds like a respectable reasonable price to me as buyer/shooter. Sounds like you bought it right. I have seen some others in worse shape go for more than that. Like someone said earlier their are bunch of rabbit ear guys here that will weigh in. Definitely though want to shoot low pressure loads through that gun if it checks out like RST. I think if your not used to hammer guns there is a dedicated thread to hammer guns on the site and you can learn a bunch about it just reading the banter on the thread. Some real knowledgeable people that know their stuff and willing to help on this site.