Need help finding value of old shotguns.

[Geronimo-7]

I'm new to this site and could use some help. Came across some old shotguns in good shape and would like to find out how much they are worth.

Browning double barrel 12 guage marked B-S/S Special Steel 12GA. Shells 2 3/4 serial #01053PX918

Parker Brothers double barrel 12GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel. Serial number 174084 V

Parker Brothers double barrel 12 GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Mericen, Conn. Damascus Steel. Serial number 242052 Pat D.

Parker Brothers double barrel 16GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel. Serial number 154802.

 

[Manedwolf]

I'm new to this site and could use some help. Came across some old shotguns in good shape and would like to find out how much they are worth.

Browning double barrel 12 guage marked B-S/S Special Steel 12GA. Shells 2 3/4 serial #01053PX918

Parker Brothers double barrel 12GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel. Serial number 174084 V

Parker Brothers double barrel 12 GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Mericen, Conn. Damascus Steel. Serial number 242052 Pat D.

Parker Brothers double barrel 16GA marked: Parker Brothers, Makers, Meriden, Conn. Vulcan Steel. Serial number 154802.

If nobody here knows the answers, suggestion...print all that out, take it to your local B&N or Borders, and sit down with one of the big thick value books over a coffee. Don't even have to buy it.

 

[Rupestris]

You might want to do a search at:
http://www.gunbroker.com/

You should be able to find some similar shotguns listed there.

 

[Geronimo-7]

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[mnrivrat]

I can tell you this much about the Parkers .

You will need to determine the grade and the condition to come close to knowing their value.

Parkers lowest price guns were the basic Trojan grade models. They can run from a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars for higher condition guns. The damascus barrel models can be less desirable , unless in higher condition.

Higher grade guns climb in value up into the 10's of thousands so you can see the need behind determining condition and grade before value can be established.

Progressive grades going up from the Trojan are : VH , VHE , PHE , GHE ,
DHE ,CHE , BHE , AHE , AAHE , A-1 Special Grade .

 

[gezzer]

Go ask over at the doublegun Journal Board

http://gunshop.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=1;hardset=0;start_point=0;DaysPrune=0

They will help you out!

 

[New_geezer]

There's a forum for exactly this kind of question at

www.shotgunworld.com

There are plenty of people there who can give you a pretty quick reply

 

[santaquinkid]

I have an "LAWARD CE" 12ga side X side with double hammers, I can't find anything about LAWARD CE shotguns. It doesn't appear to be Damascus steel. Would like to know how old it is and if it's safe to shoot modern ammo. (not steel)
Thanks

 

[trekirkland]

need help

Hello my name is tommy an i was gave a double barrel shotgun 12 ga . My problem is it needs some work but i can not frind any thing on this gun . all it says is ( The negunco ) the only markings on the gun is a 30 stanped in all three peaces . If someone could help i would be thankful . My gunsmith said it was really old .