Are you sure the "3" is the frame number marking, or could it possibly be the grade marking. Where is the "3" stamped?

I the DH I have Is stamp#3 on barrel lug and chambered 3in and it is a heavy gun the barrels are much thicker than the two VH number 2 framed guns I have

and you said cut from 32 - that would make sense- a 32 inch 3 frame 12 is a real find for a waterfowler. if it were mine I would watch for another set of 32's to add to it-

the weight stamped on my 32" 3 frame 12 barrels is 4 pound 11 ounces

The barrels on this gun weight stamped is 5 pounds 6 ounces Titanic steel a beefy wide rib

I would have liked to see it in it prime -

but, i bet you don't stop your swing on the skeet range with that one :rolleyes:

Even with barrels cut to 25 1/2 it heavy but I like it and I bet if only it could talk the stories why I like shooting and hunting with these old Parker guns they have feel and history in them and I shoot them well . Adds to the hunt the dog the gun is what keeps me doing it

Good to meet you David!




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Glad to meet you Dean take care