Why the high price on .410 and 28 gauge Parker shotguns?

[Andy]

I'll be the first to chime in. And I'll get flamed. Some of it is a fad. Some of it is the pure joy of carrying a lighter gun that handles like a magic wand. A .410 is a fun gun but they surely don't pattern well and I think if you want a sound Parker in that gauge you might need an oxygen tank when seeing prices, at least I do. 28's are just plain desirable as hell. I love them, but costs are still going to be crazy. I think even if Parker made 40,000 more 28's than they did, the prices would still be strong. There are more people who want them than good existing examples. I'm a 16 lover but the lines between a 12, 16 and 20 are close and for me the 16 is just a nice middle ground at reasonable prices. Look across all the vintage guns and small bores just command more money. I might be called a heretic but this is the time be buying 12g great example Parkers. I hope you find what you're looking for, the hunt is half of it.

[6pt-Sika]

Never had a Parker 410 had a Parker 0 frame 28 26” and thought I was going to get a VHE 28 30” about 4 or 5 years ago for 16k but the deal never finalized . I suppose it boils down to what an individual holds in high regard and what they’re willing to pay .

[Double Lab]

I absolutely love the 28. I've never felt handicapped using it. They are certainly not for everyone but I'ver never had one person who shot one of my 28's not come back with a big grin on their face and want to buy it from me.