Why is a 12 ga Parker a "boat anchor" these days?

[MrBojangles]

Originally Posted by Jay Oliver

Ian...you got some great advice in several of your threads/posts and decided not to listen(or didn't like the answers). I would use the energy you are taking in telling this group that they might not know what they are talking about and go get that GHE.

Show up with a bottle of whiskey and some documentation from this forum. It seemed to me you were more focused on a good deal instead of a good Parker. If the range in value is 2-3K and you paid at the top of the range it may be worth if you really like the gun and the seller is a friend. The ejectors do add significant value. I would explain you want the gun and like that it was part of your friend's family/collection...then close the deal. Many collectors like to see there guns go on to someone the know so that may help.

By the way, I might not put a premium on it, but I agree with you that an antique gun is icing on the cake in terms of transactional purposes. Get your CR License too...it's easy and all the big events and auction houses will accept it. Some dealers may insist on an FFL and that is their prerogative. I use my C&R all the time, every collector should have one.

I have learned so much from this group, but I try to listen just as much as I talk.

Get that GHE and start shooting it, you will glad you did...

I never considered a C & R license as the vast majority of my stuff is pre 1899. It is something worth considering I suppose. The potential for an ATF audit has held me back.

[B. Dudley]

I never considered a C & R license as the vast majority of my stuff is pre 1899. It is something worth considering I suppose. The potential for an ATF audit has held me back.

The C&R is well worth the money if you buy a lot of guns that are 50 years old or more. And if you buy more than one gun on it, it has paid for itself. You may run into some fuss with sellers that wont accept them. But most do.

The ATF would have to really have nothing to do to audit C&Rs today.
The last time I had an audit for my FFL (which was after being in business for 8 years mind you) the investigator told me that his office, which covers half of our state had not visited a C&R in about 15 years. Before that they were only supposed to visit 3 per year.