My father has a VH 16 where the serial number engraved on the trigger guard has two numbers reversed. The number stamped on the underside and on the stock all matched. So a mis-engraved trigger guard is not out of the question but would be very rare.

Looking back at my old posts, I saw that I did not respond to Chuck and Dean's advice on removing the trigger guard on this serial number mismatch VH. The serial number on the frame, barrels, and forearm latch are stamped under the guard and into the stock wood channel. I believe the engraver just made an error on the outside of the guard. I purchased the gun early this year. I'll try to post a few pictures in the current thread on members 2022 Parker acquisitions.

Update on S/N mismatch.
 

See my post at the end of the thread. Tried to do a new post and copy the original thread but couldn't figure it out. Thanks.

Please see end of this thread for an update.

Serial # lookup
 

Hello, I am new here and wanted to see if someone wouldn't mind looking up serial # 79709? Much appreciated.

Grade 2, Damascus, Hammerless action; no extras; capped pistol grip; Ten Bore; 32-inch barrels.

All the serial numbers appear to be 205063 with the exception of the trigger guard bow which in as you stated 204063. 205063 is not in the book.