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Originally Posted by Drew Hause (Post 279261)

A DuPont Ballistic Table published in Parker Brothers' “The Small Bore Shotgun” c. 1920 listed 16 gauge:
2 3/4 Dr. Eq. 7/8 oz. = 7,035 psi
3 Dr. Eq. 1 oz. = 1275 fps = 8,980 psi
using Bulk Smokeless; Dense Smokeless would be 1000-1500 psi higher

http://parkerguns.org/pages/PDF%20Do...%20Shotgun.pdf

Your gun can not be presumed to be safe with ANY load until you are able to answer Dean's question - what is the end-of-chamber, forcing cone, 9", and minimum wall thickness and where?
And are the barrels fluid steel or Damascus?

Titanic steel. It went to Briey for chambers being lengthened so I know it's safe to shoot because they check that there. I found a man in Bay City Tx that specializes in old guns and he is going give me all the answers y'all are looking for when I bring it back with me next week. Hopefully then I can figure out what it can take. In the meantime I'm on the hunt for some loose bismuth for reloading.
Thank you for your help.

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Originally Posted by Jeff Elder (Post 279321)

Precision Reloading sells bismuth shot but they are out of #4s .
I suppose you could try a duplex load of #6s and #2s .

Parker service load and proof pressures are listed in TPS, see barrels chapter. TPS contains the answers to most Parker questions.

This is what I have used for over 20 years with fluid steel 2 frame Parker 12’s when I’m after pheasants or ducks.

I too like the Classic Doubles ammo in my Parkers for ducks.