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Unread 07-24-2016, 07:08 PM   #1
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What are the best ways to tell if any of the parts on my Parker shotgun are reproductions or have been repaired?
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Almost all original parts of a particular gun will either have the full serial # of the gun or the last three digits stamped on them somewhere. These are usually in a hidden area like the underside of the trigger guard tang, in the stock under the tang, under the forearm tip, etc.

Be careful looking for these. Without proper fitting screw drivers & knowing what you're doing. You can do more damage to the screws & parts than it's worth finding out if they are OEM.

Can you tell us what parts in particular you have questions on?
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I believe all of the pieces have the same serial number I'm just worried about the other markings I'm not sure what they mean
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If you can send pictures, we can help with whatever markings you are seeing. You can also look back through the forum and see where other members have had similar questions.
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Barrels can be completely original. they could be original barrels that were re-proofed. Barrels could be sleeved. Or they could be completely aftermarket as there has been some firms that made replacement barrels for Parkers.
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If the barrels are not original will the serial numbers be the same?
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It looks like your gun has been re-case colored by the look of the forend iron.

Most of the markings on the barrel are factory. Some are not. Namely the Full and MOD choke markings and the "made in USA". These are not factory markings. There looks to be maybe remington repair codes stamped on the flats as well.

Another curiosity is the blank circle. This is usually stamped with the barrel steel type inside of it.

My guess is that these were original barrels that were fitted to the gun later on by some other source. Maybe Remington. Maybe not.

Is the rib matted? Roll stamped?
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