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Parker brothers 12g grade 3
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Site Supporter   Location: Tacoma Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5774 
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Here's a parker 12g grade 3 (dh) from 1902
Titanic steel barrels Beautiful walnut stock (circassian according to parker) The engraving is gorgeous and there's a ton of it. Locks up super tight. But it's got a few spots that show when it wasn't stored properly. I've debated touching it up but I can't bring myself to do it. I may be putting this on the chopping block, iunno. It's so nice, but not my style.      |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 1:58 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Tacoma Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5774
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  The only real blemish in the wood Edit: it's got some more dings and stuff. Looked a little closer.    Last edited by Rix86 on Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:10 pm, edited 1 time in total. |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:01 pm |
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Site Admin   Location: Renton, WA Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 Posts: 50584 Real Name: Steve
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Very cool, gotta love those oldies!!
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| Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:06 pm |
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 Site Supporter  Location: Tacoma Joined: Sat May 4, 2013 Posts: 5544
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I like it! She needs to get back in the field and slay some pheasant!
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| Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:07 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: The banana belt of Sequim Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2016 Posts: 2217 Real Name: Jay
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That's a beauty, for sure.
One thing that I have found humorous, here in the states the obsession in old firearms (and other antiques) is for "as is" condition, getting the highest valuation. In the UK, a firearm of that vintage and condition, say a Purdey, would be worth much, much more after it has been restored to new. Personally, given the relatively high numbers of existing Parker shotguns out there, and if I had the income to do it, I'd have it restored and shoot the hell out of it, all the while enjoying the beauty. _________________ MadPick wrote: . . . and the more I lubed it, the better it did. Thread all the things and suppress all the threaded things. Jay I'm not interested in how or where a weapon is made, as long as it does the job it needs to do and I know how to use it. As long as it fires ammunition and you've got lots of it, that's all you should be concerned about. Andy McNab, SAS |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:11 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Tacoma Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5774
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Isildur wrote: That's a beauty, for sure. One thing that I have found humorous, here in the states the obsession in old firearms (and other antiques) is for "as is" condition, getting the highest valuation. In the UK, a firearm of that vintage and condition, say a Purdey, would be worth much, much more after it has been restored to new. Personally, given the relatively high numbers of existing Parker shotguns out there, and if I had the income to do it, I'd have it restored and shoot the hell out of it, all the while enjoying the beauty. If it was my style is shooting, I'd shoot the hell out of it the way it sits. But I think someone more into this type of thing would do it more justice |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:15 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Oly Joined: Thu Oct 4, 2012 Posts: 1236
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Barrels look like theyve already been reblued at least once (prior to its current active rust), and there are no colors left to the receiver, so you might as well have it restored. Without looking it over, I'd not even be surprised if that stock had been redone or replaced at some point.
Great guns, and that'd be a sweetheart to slay pheasants. |
| Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:07 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Tacoma Joined: Sun Nov 17, 2013 Posts: 5774
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Soooo......
Anyone have a good idea of a fair value for this? I mean I checked gunbroker, so I have that idea, but gunbroker kinda sucks. I'd rather sell it local than stick it on there, IF there's any interest I think this is one of the least likely for me to use, so makes the most sense to offload it. |
| Tue May 10, 2022 10:40 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Mohave Valley Arizona Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 Posts: 13368 Real Name: Casey
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Isildur wrote: That's a beauty, for sure. One thing that I have found humorous, here in the states the obsession in old firearms (and other antiques) is for "as is" condition, getting the highest valuation. In the UK, a firearm of that vintage and condition, say a Purdey, would be worth much, much more after it has been restored to new. Personally, given the relatively high numbers of existing Parker shotguns out there, and if I had the income to do it, I'd have it restored and shoot the hell out of it, all the while enjoying the beauty. I never understood that either......when a gun is rusted, it no longer has "collector value" the high end collectors do not buy rusty guns. Also people will tell you not to refinish a rusty gun because you will remove the "original finish"......except for the fact the that the "original finish" was not rust _________________ Actor portrayal, Action figures sold separately, You must be at least this tall to ride, Individual results may vary, Sales tax not included, All models are over 18 years of age, upon approval of credit, Quantities are limited while supplies last, Some restrictions apply, Not available with other offers, At participating locations only, Void where prohibited, Above terms subject to change without notice, Patent pending. See my blog: http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/ |
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