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07-28-2023, 04:29 PM
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From the introduction of what Parker Bros. called Vulcan and Titanic Steel barrels in the later 1890s we see two barrel steel markings near the front of the right barrel flat. On the guns marked Titanic Steel on the rib we see a letter K --
131783 03 K in barrel Steel Location.jpg I've also recorded the K on a few barrels marked Acme Steel in the rib. On the guns marked Vulcan Steel on the rib we see a Kf -- 118801 02.jpg Circa 1906, in the 135xxx serial number range we begin seeing the V, P, PS, T or A in a circle barrel steel markings. |
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07-28-2023, 06:02 PM
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Are not Titanic steel barrels considered to be of higher quality, by Parker enthusiasts, than Vulcan? And if so, why would that be?
My two gauge DHE has 32" Titanic 16s and 32" Vulcan 20s. Is there any significance to that? |
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07-28-2023, 06:25 PM
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Whomever ordered the 20 gauge barrels opted for the least expensive option. Remember, the Titanic Steel barrels would have cost almost exactly half the price of the gun when new and the Vulcan Steel barrels would have cost half the price of the VHE when new, which was considerably less than a DHE.
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07-28-2023, 06:49 PM
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But the Vulcan or titanic barrels are not twist barrel’s correct?
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07-28-2023, 06:59 PM
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Correct. Both are fluid steel.
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07-28-2023, 09:09 PM
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07-28-2023, 09:26 PM
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Not quite so Harry. Through metallurgical testing, depending on who manufactured the fluid steel barrels Parker bought, different but similar formulas were used.
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07-28-2023, 09:48 PM
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Wry good information fellers thanks it’s helped a lot and I know I’ll be learning a ton more as well! Thanks!
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