Need a value

[Bruce Day]

A 1921 PHE Parker Steel 16ga has been my go-to gun since the early 1970's. If photos are needed showing how one should look, let me know.

A new ejector forend is expensive to make because of all the inletting work involved. A proper P forend has a different checkering pattern than a V or G.

TPS shows that there were 14,230 P grade with Twist and 1,339 with Parker Steel. Although Parker Steel P's are uncommon, I am not sure that there are any historical sales figures that demonstrate an increased value or desireability over the next closest grades except in the unusual piece, like a .410. While there may be a slight added interest or special comment, I doubt that translates to higher value. Gauge, grade and condition dictate and the P is close to the V.

Bruce Day, Parker beginner and non expert

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

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A new ejector forend is expensive to make because of all the inletting work involved. A proper P forend has a different checkering pattern than a V or G.

What is the difference in checkering pattern between a V and a P grade? I thought they were the same.

[Autumn Daze]

I agree Pete. I think Bruce just wants to see if we are paying attention...

[Bill Murphy]

It will not be an impossible task to find a forearm wood for an ejector #2 frame gun. Advertise here and on the doublegunshop site and you will probably find a forearm wood in short order.

[Bill Murphy]

Brian, sorry I pulled a fast one on you. One of the pictures of the PHE showed a little piece of a "P" on the barrel flat indicating that the barrels were Parker Steel. Pittypatdugan, I sold a PHE steel barrel gun for $950 in line waiting to get into the Louisville show a few years ago. Were you the guy who bought that gun?