A little help

[Harold Pickens]

As Andy said, hard to determine value from pictures. Barrels dont look bad, but hard to really see from pictures( does look like some minor pitting/frosting in bores), and a check of the serial# will tell if the barrels were ordered at 28"--many guns have been cut--if someone has the book they can check on that for you. 12 ga is the most common and least desirable of the gages. The value of a 20 may be double that of a 12.
Comparing it to other guns for sale, I'd say $750 to $900.

[Henry Rusack]

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

As Andy said, hard to determine value from pictures. Barrels dont look bad, but hard to really see from pictures( does look like some minor pitting/frosting in bores), and a check of the serial# will tell if the barrels were ordered at 28"--many guns have been cut--if someone has the book they can check on that for you. 12 ga is the most common and least desirable of the gages. The value of a 20 may be double that of a 12.
Comparing it to other guns for sale, I'd say $750 to $900.

Thanks Harold. When I was researching I did read about the barrels being cut. From what I found I don't believe it was. Thank you for the info!

[stumpstalker]

Ser. no. 67309 is not in the PARKER GUN serialization book, but there is Parker factory research info. available for the gun.

Regarding Research letters from the PGCA (from this website):

$100 for non members (Forum Associates and non PGCA Members)
$40 for PGCA members
Mail completed form to:
PGCA Research Committee
c/o Chuck Bishop, Chairman
PO Box 126502
Harrisburg, PA 1711

Henry: A PGCA Research Letter is specific to your gun; it is not general info. Well-worth knowing more about YOUR gun, as it was originally built at the factory, and if applicable, if it was returned for alterations or other work.

[mobirdhunter]

Henry, I did not notice where you're located, but there may be a knowledgeable member or two close enough to look at the gun with you and perhaps take some measurements. You might try that. It would really help in establishing any market value. If you do become a member -- and I encourage you to do so -- you can check current "for sale" listings to help you make comparisons...and get your membership back on your first research letter(!)