While the Parker Gun was made for heavy loads, Parker also published lighter loads for its hammer shot guns. Note the following recommendation of 1 oz and 2 1/2 drams as a "fair charge" for birds with a 12ga .
Parker collectors are fortunate that we have so many documents from Parker for maximum service loads and lighter loads in both hammer and hammerless guns . It is part of basic Parker knowledge for enthusiasts. So when a person asks what he can shoot, a definitive answer can be given by those who know their Parkers, based of course on design specifications.
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