Parker Chamber

[Bill Murphy]

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length? As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length. As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

Bill
Do you think way back in 1904 that it could of been made for 2 3/4 shells ,

[Bill Murphy]

Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Yes, or 3" or any other length. A letter about the original order or a measurement of the actual chamber will tell the tale.

On the top Bill , on the Rib , it says Titanic Steel , is that strong enough to handle 2 3/4 loads

[randallro]

Originally Posted by Richard Mason

On the top Bill , on the Rib , it says Titanic Steel , is that strong enough to handle 2 3/4 loads

i shoot mostly 2 1/2 RST from my 1904 VH but have shot modern 2 3/4 on occasion. pretty sure they are the original chambers. BTW...if you check the RST website often....they do become available but you can't hesitate.

[Bill Murphy]

Phil, that is one interesting letter. A DH with Vulcan Steel barrels, and a no safety pigeon gun to boot. The buyer's name has a familiar ring to it. Is he a competition shooter?

[Dean Weber]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Wait a minute. You say the owner "shot 2 1/2" shells in it". What does that have to do with the actual chamber length? As Ed says, you have no idea of the length of the chamber. If it measures 2 5/8" or 2 3/4", you don't have to do anything to it. It would be proper for 2 3/4" shells.

Bill is right. 2 3/4 would be correct for multiple gauges, which are not stated if I follow correctly.