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176xxx S/N SBT no grade on water table
Unread 09-01-2024, 07:33 PM   #1
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Default 176xxx S/N SBT no grade on water table

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Am interested in a “pristine” 1917 made SBT with what appears to be a Gold Dove on black on the bottom of the receiver. Don’t have much else yet but it is pristine and all original wood. No mods - cannot yet post photos but if how I have described this is accurate, does anyone wish to hazard a reasonable value? I have also shot this gun with reduced velocity #8 and it’s a shooter. Oh and did I mention pristine? Any help will be most appreciated.
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You need to post photos of the gun in order for anyone to provide you with any sort of feedback on the gun.
All I can say is that if it has a gold bird, and “black” on it, it likely is not original as you state. It sounds like it is embellished after it was built.
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Thank you, Brian - as I wondered - it is beautiful and sat in a well curated safe since the 1920s but I could not find anything like it. I have these photos for now
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None of the metal finishes are original. I can tell you that from the one photo of the gun.

It is an embellished and poorly refinished SC grade.
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Thank you - so, even with that, is the value above or below $5k and if so by how much? I’m a newbie to Parker and even with its heritage I don’t want to invest without due diligence
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It is worth well below that. You can usually get an honest original and unmolested gun for around $3-3500. And this one is not that.

The wood itself may be original, but someone messed with that too by adding the carving on the forend. The butt looks refinished too.
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Well then, I am disappointed but better educated for the experience. Thank you again
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Here is a photo of a VERY NICE original SC. Only the pad is not original.
For an example pf how one should look.

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IMG_2250.jpgNow that is quite something — does this photo shed any light on the gun?
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There is a very nice one in the for-sale section right now. If you pony up the $40 for a membership, you'll be able to take a look at it.
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