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Unread 08-19-2024, 04:52 PM   #1
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Hey y'all. Thanks for the addition to the group!

I received a few shotguns from my grandfather that he wants me to sell. I am hoping that someone here can give me more information about them and what they are worth.

I am much more of a knife collector, so I am a bit out of my realm here. I will attach a few pictures and can provide more pics if needed. One is a really rusted Parker Bros model that someone told my grandfather might be worth more rusted than cleaned up.. The other is a King Nitro that is in much better condition.

Any help/guidance is greatly appreciated!
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Unread 08-19-2024, 05:03 PM   #2
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The person who corresponded with your Grandfather was right. The Parker is worth more in its present condition than it would be if cleaned up. When you establish a value on that gun, let us know and you will probably find a buyer here.
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Unread 08-20-2024, 03:32 AM   #3
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But as a Forum Associate you are not alllowed to sell a gun here. You will need to buy an annual membership for $40 to do so.





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Unread 08-21-2024, 03:20 PM   #4
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King Nitro was a tradename used by Shapleigh Hardware, St. Louis on guns made by Crescent Fire Arms.
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Good afternoon, y'all,

I received the letter from the PGCA and am hoping that with the additional information, someone here could help me narrow down a value on this one?
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Unread 09-09-2024, 06:27 PM   #6
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I see you didnt join the PGCA and may have paid a $100 for your letter which doesnt show anything special the gun is in rough condition I have bought alot better for 350 so if you stick anymore into the gun I think you would be on the losing end. Parting it out may be an option.
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Talan I think your best bet with the Parker is to list it on gunbroker with a penny starting price. You might get lucky and get someone like me to bid with little to no self control and a “win no matter the cost” attitude. I doubt anyone here would want it for anything other than parts - if they aren’t too far eaten away. The poor thing wasn’t taken care of properly. I would make a cool wall hanger though.
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Well I ears pop up after I saw it was a lifter
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