What do I have?

[C grade]

Dee ,I must disagree with Bill as to the value of the gun if it was in fine condition. I collect C grades and searched for a nice 16ga for several years and finally paid $20K+. During that time I saw a high condition one sell for $40K.
Turnbull has,had?, a completely restored one for sale for $35K,but it has been for sale for years. If it was restored by Brad Bachelder, I would guess a value of $15K-$18K. JMHO
David

[Bill Murphy]

I agree. A nice C grade 16 can have values in multiples of the 8 to 12 that I mentioned. Let's say 8 to 40K, although I would have to see that 40 gun that the poster described to believe the price. The good news is that there are no surprises in the picture of the forend. It is all there and matches the rest of the gun. The Turnbull price is bogus. Doug is a friend, but the price on that gun is off the scale. He doesn't expect to sell it for that price. Also, Dee, don't send the gun to Doug Turnbull. He will send you an estimate that you will find unfriendly. Some day he may restore that gun, but for someone else, not you. I am not criticizing him, he has done wonderful favors for me.

[winplumber]

That kinda what I thought but first looks flush on top

[DeAn Durham]

Okay....I am a young lady with no prior knowledge of guns and their terms. So with my ignorance of such terms, I have to say that I don't know what you are talking about when you say "closed" "action" or "dolls head". I will take more pictures when I get home of anything anyone may need to look at. Please forgive me for not understanding, but put in simple terms, and I'm sure I can get it. Thanks to everyone welcoming me to the site and please know that I am truly greatful for everyone here. Thanks!

[winplumber]

Stick in there young lady your in for a ride of your life.

[Bruce Day]

Clean and re brown barrels $300

Clean, glue and refinish wood sparingly $300 if done outside but a skilled amateur can do it him/her self.

Lightly clean rust bloom off action frame. N.C.

TIG weld barrel hook and file to put on face. $200


What does "the ride of your life mean"?

This is a gun that was in poor condition, everything covered by a fine bloom of red rust, the barrels had to be re browned, the rust picked off the frame, the badly fractured wood was in pieces and had to be glued and pinned back together, some parts rechecked and the stock refinished. My guess is that its worth more now than when it was found in the chicken coop and worth more now than the cost of acquisition and repair but I'm no expert.

[DeAn Durham]

Oh my!!!! Should I be worried?......................

[winplumber]

No but your going to get educated on Parkers and also you will get to know the PM side of this If you havent already.

[DeAn Durham]

I'm all for getting educated! I'm somewhat familiar with pistols and a few hunting rifles, but nothing of this magnitude. I could say thank you all day long, but thank you would not begin to scratch the surface on the knowledge and expertise that everyone here is offering me. I'm ready for the ride...none of my interest is based solely around the value. I'm very curious concerning the background, family use, and all around sentiment that this gun holds as well. I will get the letter from this site ASAP regarding documented facts. Thanks again!

[winplumber]

Bruce, A ride of your life meant a very fun time. as I have had in learning about these wonderful guns .