Parker Market Back?

Ruff Hunter · 06-10-2013, 10:55 AM

After watching this auction close, I have to wonder whether this was just an aberration in the market place, or a sign that the Parker market has come roaring back? I see a 12 gauge DHE with limited eye appeal that has been restocked rather crudely, with no SSBP, and a trigger guard that started life on a pistol grip stock. Perhaps I'm missing something about this gun, or perhaps its a sign that the Parker buyers' market is now over.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=345531680

B. Dudley · 06-10-2013, 11:20 AM

I know! I was watching that auction early on myself. I stopped paying attention a while ago when it went over $1500. Did not see what it ended at till now. WAY too much for the gun given the incorrect restock and such.

Brush Buster · 06-10-2013, 12:23 PM

All it takes is two people who really want it ! Nice Old Parker ! Hope the new owner enjoys Her ! May be one of us !!!!!!

Bill Murphy · 06-10-2013, 01:50 PM

A gun like this is not part of the "Parker Market".

Craig Larter · 06-10-2013, 02:07 PM

My son sold a Lefever on GB about a month ago that had been restored, he listed it as no reserve and a penny starting price. I figured he would be fortunate to get $1400. it sold for $3750. Yea never know but two bidders wanted the gun. I have sold a few guns recently they seem to move quickly if market priced, better than 2007-2008.

Setter Man · 07-01-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter

My son sold a Lefever on GB about a month ago that had been restored, he listed it as no reserve and a penny starting price. I figured he would be fortunate to get $1400. it sold for $3750. Yea never know but two bidders wanted the gun. I have sold a few guns recently they seem to move quickly if market priced, better than 2007-2008.

I think LeFever's are getting popular. There have been a couple that have caught my eye and which I hoped would have gone relatively un-noticed but they didn't.

I'm about to re-list a couple of guns I listed last fall (10/32 DH and a 12/30 DH) and a high condition 20-ga Trojan and I hope the market responds favorably.

wayne goerres · 06-10-2013, 02:35 PM

Someone who dos't know anything about parkers bought that gun. Och Hope it is not a sign of things to come.

Ed Blake · 06-10-2013, 10:41 PM

Maybe now is a good time to unload all those Wells Fargo Parker coach guns.

John Gardner · 06-11-2013, 01:30 AM

Not too familiar with the Wells Fargo scams but do 'they' go so far as to forge receipts for guns sold by Well Fargo?

B. Dudley · 07-01-2013, 04:58 PM

Interesting... This DHE is back up on the market by the same seller. Maybe there was some buyers remorse.