Questions about my Damascus GH

[William Richmond]

New member looking for some sound advice.
My First Parker. GH, in good condition circa 1897? Want to shoot it a bit, take a wild pheasant with it, but mostly to add to my very small collection of SxS's.
Seller has recently shot the gun safely.
Questions: I have 3 day inspection and a good smith. What wall thickness is right and makes it a safe gun to shoot?
What shells will be appropriate for this gun? 2 1/2" chamber.
Does RST make a shell for a damascus gun? Other options?
I'll post pics when I get it.
Any advice on inspecting a damascus gun also appreciated.
thanks, Bill

[Rich Anderson]

I shoot a lot of Damascus barreled guns and only shoot 2 1/2 inch shells either from RST or my own reloads using their hulls. I can't speak to the proper amount of wall thickness on a 12 as my guns are mostly small bores, What frame size is it?

[William Richmond]

16G #1 frame

[Drew Hause]

Here you go William
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZIo0y746UsSRZIgRuuxwAbZjSBHitO_EanvwLYc-kGA/edit

Yes, the 2 1/2" RST loads would be an excellent choice after the gun has been evaluated.