barrels

[brian randolph]

In 20's vintage guns, how were the barrels joined? Dovetailed, chopper lump? I can't find clues examining my VH.

[Brian Dudley]

The barrels on Parkers have always been assembled the same way. Locking lug and the chamber area of the tubes are silver soldered together. All other parts included the forend loop are soft soldered together. Rib extension is soldered and also held in with a screw through the top that is dressed down to eliminate the slot.

[brian randolph]

Thanks, Brian

[charlie cleveland]

whats the differance between dove tailbarrels and chopper lump barrels... charlie

[brian randolph]

As I understand it, dovetailed lumps have a slot cut into them that fits into the lump of the other barrel. The chopper lump is half of the lump braised or sodered to the corresponding lump for the other barrel.

[Bill Murphy]

I think you may get a better and more accurate idea of the different barrel joining systems by looking at Hallowell's website, "Abbreviations and Definitions" section.

[Bill Murphy]

I think you may get a better and more accurate idea of the different barrel joining systems by looking at Hallowell's website, "Abbreviations and Definitions" section. It is a great source of information on everything "shotgun".

[Paul Harm]

How do I find the correct web site ?

[John Dallas]

Hallowell's site is:
http://www.hallowellco.com/abbrevia.htm

[Dean Romig]

It has been my understanding that the locking lug was joined with the barrels by brazing. Most that I have examined had a distinct brass colored joint filler.

[Paul Harm]

John, thank you. I had seen that web site before but didn't book make it - now I have.

[Bruce Day]

The Parker Story contains an entire chapter on barrels and borings and answers these questions as it relates to Parkers.