Information on 10 gauge frame size 4?

[Zac Gallus]

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows a lot about the frame 4. Recently I purchased what was listed as a 12 gauge parker from 1887 on an auction. I took it apart and found a 4 on the barrel meaning it can only be a 10 gauge and not a 12. I've tried researching it but can't find much information on the 4 frame other than it doesn't seem to be very common. The weight is 6lbs 9oz which seems pretty light compared to what google says the 10 gauge barrels should weigh. Does anyone know why the only option on frame 4 was a 10 gauge? Were they mainly hammer or hammerless? Any other fun facts about the frame 4? Thanks

[6pt-Sika]

What’s the serial number ?

[B. Dudley]

I have seen personally a few 4 frame 10g guns. They are not very common.

[Zac Gallus]

Serial is 50279

[Double Lab]

Where exactly is this 4 located?

[Bill Murphy]

You will have to provide pictures of the gun in question for us to provide information. Providing markings, all of them, from the gun will be a good start. Where, exactly, is the "4" stamped on your gun? A picture would help if you are not familiar with the parts of the gun.

[edgarspencer]

The numeral stamped on the bottom of the rear lug will indicate the frame size. The numeral stamped on the back corner of the right barrel flat would indicate the grade.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Where exactly is this 4 located?

Bottom of the barrel lug .

[Double Lab]

Couild also be the unstruck weight.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by ZacharyGallus

Serial is 50279

That number isn’t in the serialization book . I’ve had two 4 frame 10’s the first was an 0 grade 34” and the one I have at present is a Grade 3 32” both are top lever hammer guns .