I have a Birmingham (not Italian) made Parker Hale Musketoon, purchased new in 1988. Used it for several years of active skirmishing (NSSA), and it's been a safe queen ever since.
I wonder what would be a fair price range for it? Dixie wants $900 for a new Italian-made Parker Hale, and $650 for a new Euroarms. Regimental Quartermaster wants $475 for the Euroarms.
Mine has some discolored splotches in the bore. They do not appear to be pitting, just discolored spots. There are a few small spots of light rust in the bore, though. The brass has a nice patina, which could easily be polished off (I like it), and the ramrod tip is dark, with some rust. The stock is excellant, the lock is flawless. I'm sure it will still be a good shooter.
I understand the English-made guns command a premium. Any notion what would be a fair price?
I wonder what would be a fair price range for it? Dixie wants $900 for a new Italian-made Parker Hale, and $650 for a new Euroarms. Regimental Quartermaster wants $475 for the Euroarms.
Mine has some discolored splotches in the bore. They do not appear to be pitting, just discolored spots. There are a few small spots of light rust in the bore, though. The brass has a nice patina, which could easily be polished off (I like it), and the ramrod tip is dark, with some rust. The stock is excellant, the lock is flawless. I'm sure it will still be a good shooter.
I understand the English-made guns command a premium. Any notion what would be a fair price?