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[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Jeff Davison

I've been looking around the discussion forums and found some great information about why these were made. My question is how many were made? The one I picked up has a skeleton butt plate as well. In my brief recent experience with Parkers, I've seen one other that was configured the same. It was on GunBroker, needed a complete restoration and sold for $1800. Are they that rare?

I think I know the gun you speak of. It sold less than a month ago on GB. That gun should have never sold for that much. Or even half that in my opinion given the condition. Do not use that as a guide for poor condition project/parts guns.

[jsd]

I think there's confusion in the thread. My fault and I apologize. I have a few different Parker shotguns now. The one I was interested in information in this thread is a DH with no issues. Just an interesting configuration that I would like to know how many were built with an English stock, factory safety delete, and Titanic steel barrels. The reference to the one on GB is because that gun is configured similar.

I also have a GH that has all kinds of issues. I realized from the outset on the GH that it wouldn't be worth what I will have in it when it's complete.

[B. Dudley]

Yes, and I was stating that the one on Gunbroker in similar configuration sold for way too much given its condition.

Regarding your gun. Yes, a DH straight grip with safety delete would be a desirable gun and carry with it a reasonable value, but it has to have the condition to support it.

[jsd]

Ahh, I'm up to speed.

Thanks