I will look forward to seeing the scan. Thanks, Chuck.

Here is a sample scan. Sorry for the poor quality but now you know what I'm faced with when doing a research letter.

It doesn't matter if it's a 10 or 12 gauge. Either gauge will have 2 1/2 - 2 3/8 - or 2 5/8 or 2 1/4. I did find a 16 gauge that said 2 1/4. I think it has something to do with the barrels, not drams.

Chuck, Could it be Dram Equiv.?

:eek:Ouch! You need to charge more for a research letter Chuck....at least enough to cover new glasses each year!
PS Please wait until I get two more through! :rotf:

Dave, I thought that at first too but in Parker literature, they recommend 3 dr for 12ga and 3 1/4 for 10ga. I doubt they would use such a light load for their patterning.

John, you get used to it but sometimes it's quite a challenge.

Could it be department codes IE: which group of craftsmen made the gun?

Trying to find pic I took that had a faction in pencil on stock when I removed butt plate.
Craig

This might be one heck of a long shot, but, could it be trigger pull weight? 2-1/4 might be 2lbs 4oz, 2-5/8 = 2lbs 10oz. Sounds kinda light for a hunting gun I would think.

Like I said, a long shot.......

What was under the buttplate should be the serial number or at least the last few numbers of it. That is common on guns with buttplates. The number would be hand written on both the wood and the plate.

Brian, just found it, was thinking it showed something more than the faction.

Craig