Parker matched set

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I have the opportunity to offer on this 12 ga matched set. Sorry the pics I was provided aren't the greatest. I did notice a numeral 3 below the ser # on the receiver table, but no "V" designations. Thanks in advance for any knowlegable comment on fair market value range. I did handle the pieces (with gloves he provided) and didn't notice any metal finish imperfections. I believe one bbl set was used a good deal more than the other. There is a small engraved metal inset underside of butt dedicating the set to a retired Major.
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Sorry, can not offer any advice or opinion, but am looking for the white lined cloth to whip the drool from my hairy chin this morning.
The only negative is the three screws on the trigger group looks to have had some action.
Well two of the three that is...
Hope it goes in your favor and comes home with you.
Rob
 
Very, very nice. The grade is a DHE. The DH is also known as a grade 3 and the E stands for ejectors. It was made early in 1915. The D grades had Titanic steel barrels. A bit tough to see if that is a 1 or a 1 1/2 stamped near the 12 on the barrel lug closest to the chambers. That would be the frame size. The Parker serialization book says it left the factory with 28" barrels, but it doesn't mention the second set as it should, but they look correct. I won't hazard a guess at the value, but good luck on picking it up.
 
Nice gun, barrels look re-blacked to me base on condition relative to the frame wear. Looks like both sets of barrels are 28" and they look factory by the 1 and 2 stamped on the forearm irons. 30" barrels are the most common, highest premiums are paid for 32-34-36" guns and there are a few guys looking for 26-28" guns. I don't have my Parker books in front of me but I think 15,000 D grades with Titanic barrel were made so out of 240,000 guns they are desirable but by no means rare. What collectors are looking for are non-typical engraving patterns, special order items, extra fancy wood grain, shootable dimensions and originality.

Some evaluation things to consider:
Extra set of assumed to be factory barrels - BIG plus
Ejector gun - Plus
Wood is boring with no special grain from pictures - minus
Frame is well worn - average
1 or 1 1/2 frame - plus
Typical D grade 3 engraving - average
Screws are decent usually worse - average
Skeleton butt-plate looks to be there - plus
Barrels re-blacked but done well, depends on border engraving and barrel address being crisp -average
Are ejectors are strong and in time?
Are both barrels factory length? Just before the muzzle about 3 mm and after the bead the rib matting will stop and line will be engraved across. Also the barrel unstuck weight will be stamped on the barrel flat. The first number is the pounds and the smaller number up to the right is oz. Lighter the better for an upland bird gun collector.
Factory letter is available and providence is a big deal, things listed like extra barrel, ivory beads, stock dimension, special choke request and a famous person noted all can increase value not hurt it.

Value is relative to your desire to own and their desire to sell on any given day. If you are not interested or cannot get a deal done please pm me as I would be depending on all the things i listed above.
 
What a beautiful shotgun. BrianEdward's final comment hits the nail on the head. I paid what many would consider way too much for an L.C. Smith 20ga 1926 SXS, I think it had been bumped five, six times on the EE. Well I paid the freight finally. It is my favourite gun and I will not be selling it. Every time I pick it up, I smile. Not sure what that is worth.
 
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