Varying Prices on a VH

[David Fishley]

I really know very little about Parker guns and wasn't overly interested in them until I stumbled on a DHe at a very affordable price. Since then I've been visiting this forum and looking at the various Parkers for sale.

One thing I don't understand is the great variance in the prices I see especially for a VH. I have seen them listed from $800 to over $3000. When I look at the pictures provided and the write up in the ads I don't think I am seeing $2200 in difference.

Looking at a chart, as below, I certainly don't understand how they get priced over $1500. I have a Remington BEO and a Smith OE and can't see a great deal of difference in the VH. I purchased both the Remington and Smith together for under $1000.

...................Parker..................L.C. Smith................Remington
$70...............VH........................No. 0E ($60)............BO ($75)
$80...............GH........................No. 2......................BEO
$100.............DH........................No. 3......................CE ($95)
$150.............CH........................No. 4.......................D
$200.............BH........................No. 5.......................E ($225)

What am I not seeing or understanding?

[Kevin McCormack]

Condition, condition, condition....a NIB (with the original box) Trojan bounced around 'Parkerdom' starting about 10 years ago; started out selling at $2000. It went from their a few years later to sell at $4000, then languished in a private collection for 4 or 5 years. When the owner decided to send it to auction, I think 2 or 3 years ago now, it brought around $10K. When people decide they have to have a Parker, a lot of logic and reason goes out the window!

[David Noble]

First of all, listing price and actual value are not usually the same. Second, it depends on the gauge and condition of the gun what the value may be. Thirdly, Parkers tend to be valued higher than other American made doubles of similar grade in a lot of cases.
Study all the for sale forums, auctions etc for a while, and try to look at completed sale prices when possible. After a while you'll become better at establishing fair market value of the various firearms you see for sale. It just takes due diligence.

[David Fishley]

Let me ask the question another way since I have been doing a lot of what Mr. Noble recommends. What should I expect to pay for a normal, well used VH but in good condition? No case colour left, blueing on barrels has some rub marks, checkering well worn, no cracks in stock, no pitting in barrels, not off face or loose. A range in price would be nice. Thank you.

Let me add, in 12 ga., 30" barrels and #2 frame.

[charlie cleveland]

i would say the gun would be about the 1000 dollar range...charlie

[Brian H]

Originally Posted by David Fishley

Let me ask the question another way since I have been doing a lot of what Mr. Noble recommends. What should I expect to pay for a normal, well used VH but in good condition? No case colour left, blueing on barrels has some rub marks, checkering well worn, no cracks in stock, no pitting in barrels, not off face or loose. A range in price would be nice. Thank you.

Let me add, in 12 ga., 30" barrels and #2 frame.

In canada where you are that gun can be bought all day long for $700 CAD, they will be sitting on tables at the shows for $650-800.

[David Fishley]

"In canada where you are that gun can be bought all day long for $700 CAD, they will be sitting on tables at the shows for $650-800."

That's if you don't beat me to table first.

[John Allen]

I just sold a VH identical to the description for $1500.

[David Fishley]

Originally Posted by John Allen

I just sold a VH identical to the description for $1500.

My point exactly. There does not seem t be a stable selling point for Parker guns
and Mr. McCormack's point of out of reason or logic seems to be quite reasonable.

[David Fishley]

And what jumps in my face as I leave this forum?

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...de-650-shipped