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James K · May 31, 2008, 04:26 PM

Not much. They probably have Damascus (twist) barrels, making them dangerous to fire even if otherwise tight and working. "Barker" was one of several names used to fool a customer into thinking he was buying a good quality gun (Parker) instead of a mediocre hunting gun.

Those guns are still quite common, and rarely bring more than $25 or so; quite a few are deactivated and used as decorators. For more info, see:

http://www.briley.com/articles/grampas_shotgun.html

Jim

May 31, 2008, 04:26 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Not much. They probably have Damascus (twist) barrels, making them dangerous to fire even if otherwise tight and working. "Barker" was one of several names used to fool a customer into thinking he was buying a good quality gun (Parker) instead of a mediocre hunting gun. Those guns are still quite common, and rarely bring more than $25 or so; quite a few are deactivated and used as decorators. For more info, see: http://www.briley.com/articles/grampas_shotgun.html Jim