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Originally Posted by Brian Dudley
You did overpay by quite a lot. For that much money, the gun should be dripping in original case color. Unfortunately the frame looks to have had most all of its case color removed or "cleaned" off over the years.
The gun however is very nice in the regards that it looks to be VERY sound, solid and should make a very reliable shooter for you. The wood looks free of any alterations or damage. And the dimensions look to be very good a modern.
Regarding the shells to use. the gun likely has actual measurement of 2-5/8" which would be fine for shooting 2-3/4" shells. That is how parker intended it to be.
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I knew I was likely paying more than what it was worth but I liked the look and feel of it. It won’t be a safe queen and I intend to add to the wear it already has. Hopefully my kid and grandkids will appreciate it long after I’m gone.
The Smith at the Gun shop said it was a 2 1/2” chamber. I am not sure how that is measured but I dropped a 2 3/4” shell in and it appears that it will function. I will do a little more research and maybe find a Smith who is a little more familiar with it before I decide what I will use in it.