QUESTION OF VALUE

As the late J.P. "aka- The Nose" Morgan once replied when asked about the price of a yacht- if you have to ask, you can't afford one-- That being said, and because there is a wealth (no pun intended here John) of market knowledge about all Parkers on this Forum, let me pose this one- Take three DHE optioned Parkers- a .410, a std. 10 2 & 7/8" chambers and a 12 gauge 3" Waterfowling model- single selective trigger, pistol grip capped, skeleton steel buttplate- and all in 90% original and unaltered condition-

Ranking them in order of scarcity and market value, which one would place first, then second and then third. For what it is worth in passing, I know which one I would choose if that option were made available, and I had the funds--

I have never owned or shot a .410 in my 60 plus years of shotgunning, started out with a 20 gauge single shot. But I am NOT a skeet shooter, nor do I have quail or dove to hunt. I once read that "Ike" used a Model 42 for quail at times, I am sure in the hands of an expert shot the .410 is fine, and they do have fine lines. But wow- the market demand for them is amazing!

Best of luck and safe driving to all attending the Vintagers-!!:

[Bindlestiff]

George

On Oct. 6th, James Julia is going to have three Parker 410's up for auction. If someone doesn't beat me to it, I'll post the selling prices for you. If you go to their web site and look them up and you are armed with the sales price, you may get an fair idea of the ball park value of the one you are looking at.

[Dean Romig]

We're headed to Ct this evening to stay with Larry & Deb then leaving for Md in the a.m.

The car was just released . . . see ya.

[John D.]

Here is the link:
http://www.jamesdjulia.com/

and to search for the 410s
http://www.jamesdjulia.com/auctions/...278_search.asp

When it opens - enter:
Parker 410
into the search box and click SEARCH.

And the highlights (the estimated prices do NOT include any premiums/commissions):
*VERY RARE LATE PARKER GHE GRADE SMALL BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 239263. Cal. 410. 26" bbls with matted tapered concave rib, sgl silver sighting bead, 3" chambers, IMP.Cyl.MOD chokes, ejectors and sgl selective trigger.........(25,000-40,000)

*RARE SMALL BORE PARKER VHE SKEET GUN. SN 238282. Cal. 410. 26" bbls, matted tapered concave rib, dual ivory sighting beads, with ivory missing from front sight, 3" chambers, Skeet In/Skeet Out, ejectors and sgl selective trigger.........(20,000-25,000)

*TURNBULL RESTORED PARKER VHE GRADE SMALL BORE SIDE-BY-SIDE SHOTGUN. SN 233269. Cal. 410. 26" bbls, tapered matted concave rib with sgl silver sighting bead, 3" chambers, MOD/MOD chokes, ejectors and double triggers........ (15,000-25,000)

Thanks Robin!!



John

[George Lander]

John: This one is a VHE with 26 inch barrels and a BALL GRIP! I wonder how many had that configuration?

Destry: I think that I've made the deal and yes you may be right!

Best Regards, George

[John D.]

Originally Posted by George Lander

John: This one is a VHE with 26 inch barrels and a BALL GRIP! I wonder how many had that configuration?...

I dun'no George? I guess a BALL GRIP will add as much value as the buyer is willing to pay for it? How many BALL GRIPS were made - I have no idea. How many .410s were made in a "custom configuration"? I don't know that either. And frankly - I don't really care (sorry to be a dark cloud).

As for me? I bought my .410 'cause I liked it and it seemed like I could afford it at the time. And I bought it to shoot it, 'cause it handled well for me. And yes - I do shoot it. I shoot all my Parkers. I let anyone who is interested in Parkers shoot any of my Parkers.

Value? It's "worth" what you are willing to pay for it. Nothing more. Nothing less. In short - I don't know much more about the .410 you posted about to give you a "VALUE" - 'cept it has a ball grip, isn't a skeet, has 26" barrels, is serialized to "237xxx"?

If you get it and close the deal - good for you! We'd love to hear about what it is - along with pictures and other options besides the BALL GRIP.

Best to you,

John

[Autumn Daze]

John...I can attest to that. I remember one very cold Jan. day when you let Danny shoot that .410. He's been after me ever since to get one

[John D.]

I believe you also shot the first vent-ribbed (AAHE) trap Parker ever made... You did my great-grandfather proud... I'm thinking we all did. As in my world - shooting them is what it's all about...

Edit - and since Dean is off-line...

and... "Mr. Moose Ears" (given his hat for the day ) shot a DAM 20 GA Parker (which is a Parker "Show Gun") at a round of skeet.. And Scott tried to "borrow" it for his gun safe - after he shot it better than I did (which wasn't dificult .??

JD

[10 bore]

hi,are we going to do it again this jan 1st ? should be warmer !!! scott

[John D.]

I'd be up for it!!!

BTW - you do promise it will be warmer, right??? If it's not - you owe me...



JD