What do you think?
 

I found these shells. Do you think they would be too much for my old Parker 10 Gauge Hammer Gun? - Larry

I wouldn't run the risk. Is that 4 3/4 dram 1 5/8 oz? I reload for my 2 7/8 ten 1 1/4 oz @ about 1200 fps. RST makes crackerjack 10 gauge shells just right for your Parker. As a side note I have a box of WW 2 7/8" 4 1/4 dr 1 1/4 oz of 4's that I keep.
Kindest,
Harry

What frame size is it Larry?





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I wonder if it one of the Parkers in his books.

That Larry passed away a few years ago.

this is the 4 3/4 dram load and 1 5/8 ounce of lead shot to stout of a load for most older parker 10 ga s...i m like harry what he said do not risk it....charlie

What pressure would that load generate?





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I'm sure the barrels would handle the pressure, but the recoil with that stout load might crack an old stock.

Or an old clavicle.....





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Yeah -wrong Larry Baer

I cannot determine the frame size. The place under the barrels where it is supposed be marked is not marked. I know it was made in 1884, has damascus barrels and it is a grade 2. That's about it.

I was just curious. The RST loads are what I'll stick with.

Thanks for the ideas guys.

To determine the frame size measure the exact distance in sixteenths of an inch between the tips of the firing pins.

1 1/8" = 2-frame
1 3/16" = 3-frame
1 1/4" = 4-frame





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No for Damascus and the old gorgeous wood. I would try it in steel unless you get the gun proofed later down the road