DelGrego value - Page 2

Phil C · 08-15-2010, 02:19 PM

Here is a copy of the letter. It reads gun was done by Del Grego prior to 1980. Larry stated this because unless I had an exact date, he said it takes to long to search through all of the records. This gun was bought by a friend along with a VH and a CHE all three were restored by the previous owner in the late 50's. Gun is perfect with the exception of the staining a a couple of scratch complements of USPS that istroyed the box

J.B. Books · 08-15-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Phillip Carr

This gun was bought by a friend along with a VH and a CHE all three were restored by the previous owner in the late 50's. Gun is perfect with the exception of the staining a a couple of scratch complements of USPS that istroyed the box

Given that, it looks to me that somewhere along the line the VH forend wound up on this GH. The Delgrego's know the proper checkering pattern for a G grade.

Phil C · 08-15-2010, 07:28 PM

Under normal circumstances I would be reluctant to remove screws that have been untouched for 50 years, but since my friend has the VH we will know shortly

Phil C · 08-15-2010, 07:48 PM

Well all numbers match ????

Dean Romig · 08-15-2010, 09:25 PM

I have never seen a Del Grego restored Parker that had the wrong checkering pattern for the grade - in this case, A GH gun with VH or PH forend checkering pattern and the checkering on the grip is not correct on the lower part of the grip below the end of the trigger guard tang where the correct Parker pattern was a radiused sweep back over the grip cap rather than the 90 degree angle this one takes. I'm having a hard time trying to convinve myself this gun was done by Del Grego.

And now I'm editing my post after having read the April 2010 letter you posted from Del Grego..... only to say that I guess The Del Grego's weren't as accurate with duplicating Parker checkering patterns as they ought to have been.

Phil C · 08-15-2010, 09:59 PM

Well maybe Larry Del Grego will cover this under warranty ( rework).

After all it has only been 50 years. Nicely done but a shame it does not follow the original pattern. With 3 guns there possible the wood got mixed up, after they sanded of the checkering. This wood is rather plain, yet the wood to metal fit is great. I will call my friend and see about looking at the VH.

Bill Murphy · 08-15-2010, 10:14 PM

Obviously, LDG did not replace the wood or initiate a new checkering pattern. If he did anything to the wood, he sharpened the incorrect checkering and refinished the wood without drawing the oil, an expensive fix that will need to be refixed. I doubt that Del Grego did the wood, even though Lawrence or Babe said it was their work. It's still a nice gun.

Phil C · 08-15-2010, 10:37 PM

Well Larry had the gun in his shop in March so he could inspect it first hand. You would think he could Identify his work. But then again lots of questions on this one. Even has the black Del Grego recoil pad. I was going to put it on Gunbroker but will hold off for now. Too many issues. I appreciate all of the feedback.
Phil

C.O.B. · 08-16-2010, 08:06 AM

Everyone is assuming the gun had the correct stock/forarm wood when it went to DelGrego's. Perhaps the wood was replaced befor the rest of the gun was sent for restoration.

SXS OHIO · 08-16-2010, 08:06 AM

I perchased a GHE Delgrego refirb from Safari Outfitters 4 or 5 years back. It had been completed the year befor. This was a full restoration wood and all. It looks new!...I do not like the coloring they use and the wood is not as trim as the originals would be. It is a mutch better grade of wood with full flame patterns from the grip back like Grade 5#. The dementions are modern 1 1/2-2 1/2 30" M/F nothing to fuss about...the wood to metal could be a bit tighter but is O.K. not as good as original!....It shot loose in less than 25 rounds and was set aside till I could reset the grip mounting screws and has been fine ever since. As to the value.....I liked the gun overall, The asking price was 4500.00. I piad 4000.00 shiped. It has all the Delgrego's estamates and final invoice. The grand total was right at 4000.00....This said....Im happy with this shotgun....(-: I may send it to Brad and have the metal properly cased, butt stock slimed up and the wood to metal fitted up tight then it would be a masterpeice! Thanks all...Kenny Graft SXS ohio....(-: