Parker CHE

[George Lander]

Donnie: "ACME" would be the correct barrel steel for a CH or Grade 4. Does the one that you are looking at have ejectors?

Best Regards, George

[Donnie Reels]

Yes it does have ejectors. The gun also has Titanic barrels. The gun also has "NO Safety'

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by George Lander

Donnie: "ACME" would be the correct barrel steel for a CH or Grade 4. Does the one that you are looking at have ejectors?

Best Regards, George

George,
Some early C's did came with Titanic barrels. I know this because my very first Parker, which was given to me by a family member was a 1900 CH 12 gage on a #2 frame with 30" Titanic Steel barrels.

[Bruce Day]

Originally Posted by George Lander

Donnie: "ACME" would be the correct barrel steel for a CH or Grade 4. Does the one that you are looking at have ejectors?

Best Regards, George

TPS chapter on C grades explains that Titanic steel was the fluid steel in C's before approximately 1905. After that, Acme.

The original poster identified the gun as a CH (E), the "E" meaning ejectors.

I own a 1905 CHE 12/30 substantially identical to the gun the original poster is describing, except it has Bernard steel barrels and a Silvers pad. These guns were used for trap and live bird shooting during the period. I believe my gun has a value in the range being discussed. I believe the market places a higher value on a skeleton butt plate and a higher value on Bernard barrels.

It appears Donnie might be a serious buyer, and don't delay too long if you like the gun. Good ones have a way of quickly disappearing .

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Larry Frey

George,
Some early C's did came with Titanic barrels. I know this because my very first Parker, which was given to me by a family member was a 1900 CH 12 gage on a #2 frame with 30" Titanic Steel barrels.

In fact Larry, there were far more 30" Titanic 12 ga. Cs than there were Acme

[Bill Murphy]

What is missing here is the PGCA letter on the gun. Provenance is important in many graded Parkers. The seller of a $15,000 gun should be willing to spring for a $40 letter.

[Donnie Reels]

I ave only talked wit the gent threw Email so far. That is why I came to the Parker form. I want to now as much about C grade guns as I can before I call on Monday. Yes I want to see a letter on the gun. I didn't want to pay his asking price so I was trying to get a nice starting point. You guys sure have been a lot of help. I want to think everyone that has responded. If I buy the gun yes I will become a member and yes I will post a lot better pic of the gun. If anyone else has any input please let me now.. thanks Donnie

[Donnie Reels]

Thank you for the picture of the C grade..

[C grade]

I also have an almost identical CHE 12 except it has 85% original case color.
It is not for sale but if it was it would be US$ 15,000 +
David