Looking for help to solve a mystery

[Robert Gravely]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

We certainly hope you had a contract with Mr X the elder. Without a written and signed contract of intent, you probably don’t have a leg to stand on. Sorry…

The “4-10” is likely a cery valuable gun, depending on grade and condition.

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As often times happens a deal like this is done between friends. If Mr. X were still alive I believe I wouldn't be having this conversation. And at the time of the trade I was just 17 so not sure I could have entered into a binding contract.

[Robert Gravely]

While I see the hill as a pretty large one to climb I am hoping to get some insight on the value of the gun. I think it ranges between $3K and $10K as just the gun. But what's the value of its heritage?

And second. Would the Parker community know if a noted collector - I believe Mr. X was seen as that - sold a matched set including a rare 4.10 so maybe I can follow that path.

Have a conversation with Mr. X Jr today to discuss what next if anything.

Thanks again...

[Andy]

Good Luck but I wouldn't plan on seeing those guns again. Nobody is going to give you a value without photos, provenance, condition....etc. Even with those things they are worth what someone is willing to pay, sorry to say.

[mobirdhunter]

I understand the anonymity issue, but I have found that there are folks here that have been buying, selling, and collecting Parkers for many years and have a heck of a deep knowledge of guns and gun dealers. I'd wager that if more information was available, you might get some useful information. I don't know how to start that ball rolling for you, but if the dealer name was known, you may find out some information from our membership.