As Dean stated your extremely lucky to live so close to one of the finest Double gun restores in the country. If he can't tell you what you need to know than no one can. By the way the British regularly reproof Damascus barrels even today.

Kurt, I've enjoyed reading this thread and you've been given great advice. Brad has worked on a number of my Parkers and without exception his work is superb. I am particularly pleased that tradition is important to you as it is to most if not all of us PGCA Members. One of my Parkers that I had DelGrego's restore about ten years ago was purchased by my grandfather and subsequently inherited by my dad and then to me. When I pass, it will go to my oldest grandson who is presently 10. I'm planning (and praying) that I live long enough to imbue Logan with the spirit and importance of tradition so that he will cherish this gift and pass it on when he's ready. 25 miles is a cake walk to get over to Bachelder's and have Brad measure your barrels. He'll also tell you what recommended loads to use in your GH (as he has done with me in the past). Welcome to THe PGCA and this forum.

Wow. Kurt is just the kind of new Parker owner we like to see come on this forum. One that understands and appreciates tradition and doesn't hesitate to come on here and ask questions and take advice from the most extensive Parker knowledge pool on the planet. Also someone who realizes that all you have to do is shoulder any Parker just once to fall in love with it. I have a feeling these guns are in for a productive future in his and his kids hands. Brad should be your next stop Kurt; whatever you need he can supply.