Barrel Flats Markings

[David Penland]

Has anyone ever seen a Barrel flat marking that is in the shape of an oval and reads: OVERLOAD
PARKER BROS
PROVED
I am new to Parkers and would appreciate any information on this marking. Thank you

[Bruce Day]

generally 1926 and later marking but the proof testing was no different than prior years and the barrels were no more resistant to rupture than previous. Just a marking, that's all. See TPS chapter on Barrels and Barrel Markings.

The marking is on late produced fluid steel and Damascus barrels.

[David Penland]

Thank you!