Safety Check On Refinished Barrels

[Robert Roseman]

I recently purchased a GH 20, 28" barrels, full/modified, manufactured in 1933 that had the barrels professionally refinished. I noticed the thickness of the barrels ends appear thinner than my Trojan 20 and was wondering who or where I could send the barrels to ensure they were not polished too thin, and are safe for modern loads. Someone who specializes in fine old Parkers.

[John Dallas]

There are a number of qualified folks who could evaluate your barrels. Where are you located?

[Brian Dudley]

Maybe thinner due to different chokes.? Not that thickness at the muzzle means much anyway.

[Rick Riddell]

If you feel comfortable shipping Bachelder gunsmiths is an excellent choice, I sent a set of Damascus tubes out to be checked and couldn't been more pleased with the help and response I got!

[Robert Roseman]

I currently live in Northern California. I lived in upstate New York years ago and DelGrego was one that came to mind for doing fine work with Parkers. I will call them Monday and see if they are backed up.