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Originally Posted by Craig Larter
My 1890 era 12's measure .750 my 10's from the same era measure .780. After 1900 the 12's measure .730 I don't own any 10's past 1898, but my two 10's from that date still measure .780. I have a 1891 CH 12ga on a #1 frame that measures .750 and still has min walls of .036 (.060 at 9" from the muzzle)and the gun weights 7lbs 4oz exactly to the letter so I believe the barrels are untouched. Just my 2 cents.
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This is one of the best things about buying Parkers from members here who are experienced in these old guns. Alot of the times they have taken the important barrel measurements or have had them checked out and have also hunted with them a good bit.