Are these old shotguns worth anything?

[Impreza]

I have these two old shotguns and was wondering if they are worth anything?

1st one is a double barrel and it says T barker on it with a little bunny or something.

The second one is a single barrel and says bay state on it.

Pics coming soon.

 

[bigghoss]

if they work they're worth SOMETHING...

 

[James K]

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

 

[Jeff Mulliken]

Worth next to nothing.

 

[skeeter1]

If they have Damascus barrels, they're only good as wall-hanging decorations. Shoot, I have one Damascus knife and I don't know why I ever bought it. I'm afraid I'll just break it. Darned pretty, though.

 

[Impreza]

Ahhhh...Maybe i'll just hang them on the wall then.