need help, value of 2 shot guns
- Thread starter aheppner
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Turkeyslayer 1300
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Russell, Ontario
You need to post pictures if you want a reasonable answer. The guns could be held together with copper wire and chewing gum or the gun maybe some strange low number variant that commands a premium, we need pictures to tell.
- Location
- Kawartha Lakes area of Ont
Gauge, chamber length and barrel condition are the first requirements; action types & features, wood integrity and quality and any modifications would be next.
Bob
Bob
well i dont have any pictures because they are locked up at my dads house 20 min away so...
the parker was my great grandfathers gun, it was used but not heavily just has normal nicks and scratches from use, blueing is 80%, it shoots well iv shot trap with it, barrels are in good condition
the merkel is in almost new condition, i dont think it has fired more than 15 rounds according to the previous owner, we have never fired it, when i handled the gun i couldnt see any scratches any where and the blueing is perfect
i guess i picture is worth thousand words, wish i had one
the parker was my great grandfathers gun, it was used but not heavily just has normal nicks and scratches from use, blueing is 80%, it shoots well iv shot trap with it, barrels are in good condition
the merkel is in almost new condition, i dont think it has fired more than 15 rounds according to the previous owner, we have never fired it, when i handled the gun i couldnt see any scratches any where and the blueing is perfect
i guess i picture is worth thousand words, wish i had one
heavyBullet
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Just off the island of MTL
http://www.parkerguns.org/
If you have ever been to this website in the past, they have revamped it and now give out much more info for free.
My Grandfather owned one manufactured in 1886, and my Uncle kept it in his damp basement, and I used to beg him to give it to me before it rusted to death. After years and years of asking I finally got it, but only after he sanded the inside and outside of the barrels to remove the rust.
Every time I look at it I want to wack him off the side of the head. He also polished off the case coloring on the receiver.
If you have ever been to this website in the past, they have revamped it and now give out much more info for free.
My Grandfather owned one manufactured in 1886, and my Uncle kept it in his damp basement, and I used to beg him to give it to me before it rusted to death. After years and years of asking I finally got it, but only after he sanded the inside and outside of the barrels to remove the rust.
Every time I look at it I want to wack him off the side of the head. He also polished off the case coloring on the receiver.
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Can't help ya with the parker but the merkel the 31st ed. Blue book for a model 47E (no listing for just 47) has case hardened scalloped boxlock with chopper lump ext. And greener crossbolt. Sst or dt ejectors delux walnut. 100% $4000
95% $3000
90% $2720
80% $2200
If its actually a model 147. Its an extractor gun with hunting scenes engraved it is $2400
$1800
$1630
$1320 respectively
95% $3000
90% $2720
80% $2200
If its actually a model 147. Its an extractor gun with hunting scenes engraved it is $2400
$1800
$1630
$1320 respectively
What model name does it say on the CFC certificate? I have listings for 47E, 47SL, 147etc etc, I'll type what it says verbatim:
Model 127This was Merkels finest sxs shotgun. The sidelock action featured full coverage fine line scroll engraving of the best quality.
exc:23000, VG 17500, good 13500,
Model 47E
Same as above but fitted with ejectors. Offered in 12,16,20 gauge. Supplied with fitted luggage case.
NIB 4500, Exc 3200, VG 2100, Good, 1200
Model 122Features the same specifications as the above models but has false sideplates. This model is fitted with ejecctors and the receiver is silver grayed with fine engraved hunting scenes on false sideplates, engraved border, and screws.
NIB 5500, Exc 4200, VG 3000, Good 1900,
Model 47SLSame as above but with engraving in place of hunting scene
NIB 8200, EXC 4200, VG 3000, Good 1900,
Hope this helps a bit. Its from the 2009 Gun Digest book of Guns & Prices. 4th Edition.
At least it can give some comparitive values. They are always only worth what someone is willing to pay, but a well advertised top end gun like your pieces should get you a new top o` the line Quad with all the cup holders and gun racks.
Model 127This was Merkels finest sxs shotgun. The sidelock action featured full coverage fine line scroll engraving of the best quality.
exc:23000, VG 17500, good 13500,
Model 47E
Same as above but fitted with ejectors. Offered in 12,16,20 gauge. Supplied with fitted luggage case.
NIB 4500, Exc 3200, VG 2100, Good, 1200
Model 122Features the same specifications as the above models but has false sideplates. This model is fitted with ejecctors and the receiver is silver grayed with fine engraved hunting scenes on false sideplates, engraved border, and screws.
NIB 5500, Exc 4200, VG 3000, Good 1900,
Model 47SLSame as above but with engraving in place of hunting scene
NIB 8200, EXC 4200, VG 3000, Good 1900,
Hope this helps a bit. Its from the 2009 Gun Digest book of Guns & Prices. 4th Edition.
At least it can give some comparitive values. They are always only worth what someone is willing to pay, but a well advertised top end gun like your pieces should get you a new top o` the line Quad with all the cup holders and gun racks.
