Jim, Dave Suponski wrote an article for Parker Pages on the properties of the various grades (Acme, Titanic, Parker Special, Parker, and Vulcan) fluid-pressed steels. Edgar Spencer is an athority on varius steels used in Parker’s barrels.





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So my thought is , there may have been different producers of rough tubes, or certainly different runs of steel. Interesting not only did Parker do this, but all of the majors did. I suppose WW1 stopped a lot of the transfer of products from Belgium!

That’s right Jim.





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As noted , the Vice President of the United States has quoted. That all (ALL) labor should be within the labor unions. Scarry thinking Huh!! keep Biden in there He hasn't a clue!