Early Twist bbls..

[Angel Cruz]

I just got them back from Dale and I figure I share. These are from my 16 ga lifter, mgf in 1880. He thought they were interesting as he haven't seen a set where the lines are so far apart.:corn:

[charlie cleveland]

nice very nice...itruly like the pattern this gun has....charlie

[David Hamilton]

Those bar ells do look different. Have you asked our expert? David

[Angel Cruz]

I'm hoping they'll chime in and add some light on the subject.

[Mark Landskov]

Very nice, Angel!

[Angel Cruz]

Thanks Mark!!

[Dave Suponski]

A very interesting pattern Angel. Very nice...:)

[Drew Hause]

The barrels are different from the usual Parker 'Twist'

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17227428/356618735.jpg

or Austin's 'Plain Twist'

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17227428/305870681.jpg

and similar to Dave Miles' lifter, also refinished by Dale who had a difficult time obtaining contrast.

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/17227428/255083937.jpg

The barrels may have been Parker produced. Any marks just forward of the flats?
See http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfg2hmx7_1742r4n6vcz

Would it be possible to post a high resolution ultra close up of the barrels?

[Angel Cruz]

That's the same thing Dale said, he had a hard time obtaining contrast on these also. But they look darker than Mr Mile's.
The right bbl has a capital M just forward of the flats and the left bbl has a 55. I think. The top part of the first 5 is missing.
I will try to get better pictures.

[Angel Cruz]

I will try and get better pictures in the day time.

[Angel Cruz]

better pictures I hope..