Parker 16 ga questions ?

[Vince Positano]

I added pics of the gun and specifically the reinforcing rod through/across the head. Is there any chance this was done by the factory ?

I finally got around to taking some measurements of the gun. It has 26" barrels, choked IM, F. Bore diameter of .660 and a MWT of .040. No real damage except for the butt plate and the rod through the head.

I like the gun except for that bolt/screw/rod through the head. The owner hasn't given me a price yet; I think he's waiting for me to make an offer.

I'd like to hear any opinions about the reinforcing device and how it affects the value. I'm guessing that if it wasn't done at the factory it puts the gun more in the shooter class, which doesn't bother me. Honestly, I'd be more at ease if the gun wasn't in such good shape. Like I said I like restoration projects.....