I Have This Old Parker

[Deleted Dewey]

I looked like fred sanford headed to see elizabeth

That brings back some memories!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That brings back some memories!

 

[MikeT49]

I looked like fred sanford headed to see elizabeth

Me too, luckily, I was sitting down.

 

[MikeT49]

Thanks for all the information/suggestions. Several of the options will work for me. Time for me to get off my butt and do the homework. Finding the actual value will determine it's fate. I'm kinda hoping it ain't worth diddly squat so I can sleeve it. The old girl fits like a glove. Mike

 

[JSH]

I think prices on the old doubles must vary a fair bit from area to area. A buddy has some old doubles of various quality makers, they are selling for less than he gave for them in the 70’s and 80’s. They are much like the Ford model T’s and A’s, bringing a lot less than a short 20-25 years ago.

 

[hdskip]

here is a link to low pressure factory loads for old Doubles.......https://www.rstshells.com/

 

[joshb]

I think prices on the old doubles must vary a fair bit from area to area. A buddy has some old doubles of various quality makers, they are selling for less than he gave for them in the 70’s and 80’s. They are much like the Ford model T’s and A’s, bringing a lot less than a short 20-25 years ago.

Yup. Most of the buyers of fine old doubles are dying. The younger kids these days either want over/unders or tactical guns. The antique furniture market is suffering, too. The kids all go to Pottery Barn!

 

[nmkid]

I'm not much of a shotgun person, never have been. But, guys, that was a nice discussion...Kudos to all of you.

 

[gtl1946]

I used to collect all the quality damask. with exc. bores only. I loved the patterns in the upper grades .One was a basket case in the wood so I repaired it and had the barrels X-rayed and after I was positive the barrels were good, loaded Fed. paper hulls with black powder, shot some trap and then hunted pheasant with it. Best thing I ever did!

 

[JSH]

I have seen some double rifles with “odd” by today’s standard chamberings sell for less than years ago. I may succumb to a weakness for such things if I have funds.

 

[LCazador]

It seems like there's less and less interest in these old guns as time goes on, at least to me. I picked up a very, very nice Fox sterlingworth 16 ga. that's a delight to hunt with for 600 bucks about 2 years ago.

Bugs you're a member of a dying breed! A very proud breed with a lot of good history!!!

 

[LCazador]

I used to collect all the quality damask. with exc. bores only. I loved the patterns in the upper grades .One was a basket case in the wood so I repaired it and had the barrels X-rayed and after I was positive the barrels were good, loaded Fed. paper hulls with black powder, shot some trap and then hunted pheasant with it. Best thing I ever did!

Well said, just enjoy it!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I have seen some double rifles with “odd” by today’s standard chamberings sell for less than years ago. I may succumb to a weakness for such things if I have funds.

If you see a double rifle for a price like that lemme know. I dont care what caliber it is