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Unread 09-23-2009, 12:26 PM   #1
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Default QUESTION OF VALUE

Since I have never owned one I want to ask the members here a question. I have an opportunity to purchase a VHE .410 with 26 inch barrels and a ball grip in average well used but well cared for condition. What would be the members ideas be on a fair price to offer. The seller has no idea as to his gun's value. It was passed down through the family. SN is 237xxx. Also, would the information for a letter exist for this gun?

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Unread 09-23-2009, 12:41 PM   #2
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Go to PGCA Home on the toolbar above and click on Research Letter and you can see if records are available...
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Unread 09-23-2009, 12:46 PM   #3
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George,

A similar late Remington 410 VHE with Cyanide colors and checkered side pannels in what could have been factory or a DelGrego restoration sold for about $8,000 at auction. I know the Dr that purchased it and he told me that he turned it over for $15,000 and the last he saw it was on the internet with $25,000 being asked!

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Unread 09-23-2009, 12:49 PM   #4
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Thanks Don & Harry: The research letter site indicates that there are surviving records & so I'll order them if I make the deal.

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Unread 09-23-2009, 04:00 PM   #5
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If it's worth $25,000 then George will have it on his website for $50,000 next week. *wink*

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Unread 09-23-2009, 04:08 PM   #6
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I have to say - the sub-gauge Parker market is simply amazing... Most of the .410s out there in unmolested condition go for crazy prices. A quick glance around at some of the asking prices has my eyes pop out a bit

Anyway - when I was programming this new forum - I used a picture of my .410 as a test (image below). The specific are as V grade, straight grip, factory beavertail, single Parker trigger, twin beads, checkered butt, etc. It's pretty well optioned. Since owning it - I'm guessing that the market has nearly doubled, as I could have sold this Parker for nearly twice what I paid for it? I dun'no - it seems like a pretty crazy market for .410s - and no, mine isn't for sale - just an indication of your question as to "value"?



Love to see pics of yours if you make the deal!!

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Unread 09-23-2009, 04:25 PM   #7
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Just a note to those who care or are interested . . . John's .410 actually does have ejectors too. I guess he had forgotten that little tidbit

And John, the market hasn't gone quite that crazy in just two short years - you simply got that .410 at a terrific price.
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Unread 09-23-2009, 04:31 PM   #8
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Shouldn't you be on your way to Maryland???

I thought I could sneak one by you - and yes - I should have written "VHE" in my description... As for a "terrific price".. It was a HORRENDOUS PRICE according to my much better half (wife ).. But - I like that little .410 and after she shot it - she still thought it was a HORRENDOUS PRICE - but a "cute little gun"..

Best to you Dean!!

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When are you headed down - this evening or tomorrow (just trying to figure out when it's "safe" to post what I was offered for my .410 )?

Seriously - have a GREAT TRIP and be safe!

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