need info on 1902 D3 Parker

Kelly Price · 11-06-2009, 12:55 AM

I have come accross a 1902 D3 Parker Ser# 109528 Demascus steel, capped pistol grip, hammerless with skeleton but plate. Meriden Conn made

Looks to be all original. I need help on how to value gun for possible investment purchase. Any help with this would be great. Ball park value???

Thanks
K Price

Rod N. Gunn · 11-06-2009, 01:44 AM

Value is a function of condition. Original components are great but what kind of shape is it in? If the gun is in "as-new" condition it is worth five figures. If the barrels are cut, stock sawed off, checkering worn flat, screws buggered, case colors gone, engraving worn down, action lose, chambers reamed, rusty finish, pitted bores, cracked stock, or any other of a long list of common maladies, it might be worth $200. Can you describe the condition of the gun in more detail? How is the wood, the metal, the fit, and the finish? Unfortunately, this gun is not in the Serialization Book which gives the original configuration.

John Liles · 11-06-2009, 08:28 AM

Heel Destry, Heel!

Dave Miles · 11-06-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Liles

Heel Destry, Heel!

Kelly Price · 11-06-2009, 08:04 PM

The gun is in great condition but NOT like new. Stock has some scratching, fit is solid, metal condition is very good but I did notice very slight scattered surface rust in the last inch or so inside barrels, checkering is also good. Also there is a round brass or bone?? inset on the bottom of the stock. I cannot tell for sure but there looks to be possible roman numerals hand carved in the inset??. If you give me an email I would be willing to send pics of the gun.

Again thank you
Kelly

Harry Collins · 11-07-2009, 11:19 AM

Kelly,

I will post the pictures for you hmcollins2@hotmail.com

Harry

Harry Collins · 11-30-2009, 06:04 PM

These are pictures of the Parker Kelly is interested in. Not a screw looks buggered. The barrels have been cut, but overall I think this is a nice looking DH. I think $700 is a fair price, then again I am out of the loop on price.

Harry

Harry Collins · 11-30-2009, 06:06 PM

a few more....

Autumn Daze · 11-30-2009, 06:11 PM

Harry,I agree $700.00 seems like a fair price.You say the barrels have been cut and they look that way to me also.The keels are still in place and we know that Parker cut barrels at the factory.What does the "book" say?How long is the choke constriction in the gun?

Forrest Smith · 11-30-2009, 06:22 PM

stock is cut too isn't it?