I guess at this point, no one will care that the Fore end wood isn't Parker either.

You have a point there my friend....

Yup Rich - I overlooked that very significant indicator in my earlier post. Parker Bros. would absolutely have numbered replacement barrels to the gun's full serial number located on the frame's water table.






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Bottom line is it's just another beater.

A shooter, yes.

Joseph,

It is killing me wondering what the butt treatment is.....can you show us that?

That is very strange. I'm going to take a very close look at that when I get into my shop tomorrow. We got snowed out today. I'll let you know what I find