So you have a CH with factory Titanic barrels. I wouldn't get too bent out of shape over finding the Bernard barrels. It's not like the gun is a piece of junk without them.

Here's my opinion - there were plenty of guns which were sent back to Parker for new barrels which usually were fluid steel. The old barrels were most likely placed in an old keg that stood in a corner and every so often was emptied out by the scrap man.

It's fun to think every gun that received a second set of barrels wound up as a two barrel set but I'd guess a lot of times the second set was bought because the first set had been blown up, run over, etc. and no one spent a lot of time worrying about them.

Congratulations. You have a very cool gun. Think of it this way, you just substituted one asset (cash) for another asset (C-grade Parker). They print more cash every day, but a shotgun like that is a rare bird. The gun will hold its value, unlike our current dollar.

Sounds like a great gun---don't be afraid to shoot it with proper loads----Enjoy!!

Wow! Can't wait to see pics of what has to be one very cool gun.

Thanks for all of the information shared regarding my latest acquisition. I am a reloader, what is the max fps recommended? Should I load some Federal paper hull, #8 shot, at 1100 fps to avoid unnecessary wear and tear? I'm sure that I can modify the paper hulls to 2.5 inches. Are there any particular powders that I should avoid?

I also handload-----I would suggest any 2 3/4" 1oz or less load plastic or paper that produces 6000psi or less at 1150fps. FIRST have a gunsmith mic the walls and bores to determine the barrels are in shootable shape. I have a CHE Bernard that I shoot frequently both targets and ducks with handloaded bismuth, enjoy your new purchase and shoot often.

I have a CHE 16/12 with Bernard bbls (boy I'm glad I added those 12ga bbls) and shoot all 2.5 inch low pressure shells. If your not going to shoot targets alot with it get some RST ammo and enjoy your new gun. Just a warning though once you start using it you may put that Beretta up for sale...I know I did:)

CH Opportunity seized upon
 

Very nice letter, My C grade has similar display information on the PGCA letter. It's unfortunate the Bernard's are missing, but I am in the same position. I chased two pair I found for mine, but was unable to persuade the owners to sell. Oddly one of the bernards was put on a D grade. And I even offered to buy the whole gun. Get some RST shells and enjoy!

CH opportunity is realized
 

Thanks to everyone who helped me decide on adapting The 1895 Christy Mathewson CH 12ga. I have not taken it into the field yet, maybe my first shots with it will be taken in Sanford next week.