These are the pictures I took everything else looked normal to me as for fit and finish. Everything Locked up tight the barrels had some minimal pitting just past the forcing cone and none of the screws were messed up on the bottom and all pointed north south. I’m just curious on some things since it’s the first one iv seen up here. I find quite a few VH PH and GH 12s but my first time coming across a 28 especially with an straight grip

Far from the worst refinishing job. Case hardening colors are not representative of Meriden's work, but done by someone who at least knows the temperatures the process requires. at least they're not cyanide. Little bit of pitting left on the bbls, but at least they are cold rust blued. Some may say that's high, I'm not one of them. 28ga is the flavor of the month, has been for a while, and shows no signs of letting off. I've seen plenty way above that. Put on your best bargaining pants and give it a shot, you will be smiling soon.

What is up with the 2 on the barrel lug? I that serial number range I'd expect a W.K. in oval on the left barrel flat.

Those are asking prices, not 'sold for' prices.

Nobody in their right mind would spend $2k on even the limited edition of TPS.
Keep looking. I think $650-$850 for the limited edition would be what they should sell for.





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We've seen a number of Parkers in all gauges, frame sizes and grades where there is no frame size on the lug but other stamps are sometimes there.
I don't believe that 2 represents the frame size or even the 2 from 28 gauge with na light, invisible strike of the 8.





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The 2 had me thrown off when I was looking at it,that’s why I reached out to the professionals I’m merely a beginner when it comes most of these old girls!

I don't know why the barrel lug is stamped with a #2 but I do notice the Unstruck barrel weight at 3LB. 8 Oz. and that seems to me to be pretty heavy for an O Framed 28 Gauge , that's getting into 16 Gauge 1 Frame range ! Most 20 Gauge guns are just below 3Lb. or just an ounce or so over !

First "2" I've seen on a rear lug in 65 years of messing with 28 gauge Parkers. I've never seen a 3-8 weight stamp on one either. I would buy that gun, looks like a nice one. I would get rid of those blued screws and be a happy camper. How about a picture of the rib legend.

My question , what does the gun weigh . I would think 6 to 6 1/2 range. If over maybe something else is going on.

I’m no expert, but I would verify this truly is a 28 gauge. The book may show this to be the case, but I would put a shell in to be sure. Just my opinion