Note that the 1930 blueprint mentions the possibility of a 16 gauge 1/2 frame. I have never seen one from the factory, but remember that there are thousands of Parkers in the hands of people who don't know a frame size from a duck's wing. My 1/2 frame 16 was built from parts as well as a mismatched set of 12 gauge 1/2 frame barrels for a great DHE two barrel set. It is a true lightweight with a beautiful straight grip buttstock smaller than any .410 or 28 gauge stock I have measured. My second 1/2 frame gun is Forest Marshall's old gun, a rather standard 1/2 frame with matching parts. Thank you for the posters on this great thread.
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