Engine turning on breech end of barrels.

[Dean Romig]

Hugh, I believe it is the result of the final finish cut or polish of the breech end. I have a couple of Parkers displaying this "engine turning" however, I don't believe it was done intentionally such as the engine turning that was done as an embellishment to the surfaces of many internal parts of the highest few grades of Parkers.

Dean

[Austin W Hogan]

I have a few Parkers which show this pleasant pattern at the breech. I think the breeches were squared with a milling saw cut. A little difference in the way the cutter was sharpened could leave these marks.

Best, Austin