First Parker - what do I have - Value?

[David Noble]

Originally Posted by JACQUES R LACLAIR

Hello all - hope all is well in your world.
New to this forum as I just obtained my first Parker shotgun.
Just wondering if it is correct or altered, it's value if any.

Jacques, congrats on your first Parker! You didn't say if it was passed down to you from a friend or family member, or if you purchased it but either way it will likely be a good shooter and give you some good times.
As far as being correct or altered, It has had some changes to it as most of these guns have over time. I cannot tell from your photos if the stock is original to the gun but if it is, it has altered in the grip area and recheckered. The grip looks like it has been thinned down. The checkered cheeks are not correct for the gun either, but these changes were likely done to suit a previous owner and will likely not have a major impact on it's handling. The barrels have been refinished and it might be wise to have them checked by a good gunsmith to assure the integrity of the solder joints of the ribs, forend lug etc. They've also been shortened some from original length. Your gunsmith could tell you the current constriction (choke) if any.
All in all I think you can use it to learn about the mystique of Parker ownership, shooting, and collecting. It may be your first Parker but likely will not be your last. Enjoy it!