The authors of The Parker Story indicate that the 00-frame and the 1 1/2-frame were introduced around 1900. They say that a 1 1/2-frame built in 1898 is known but make no reference to the earliest known 00-frame, only that the earliest 28 gauge guns were built on the 0-frame. We know of a lot of 0-frame 28 gauge guns made up to the early 'teens and there is probably a significant number of 0-frame 28 gauge guns made after the introduction of the 00-frame.
So guys, please - what is the date of manufacture or the serial number of your early 28 gauge gun on the 00-frame? Prior to 1920 would probably be good limit because we know the 00-frame was in use in 1920 by the dimension charts on page 528 of TPS.
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