1929 Parker vh 16
 

Howdy. New Parker owner here. Long time admirer though. My 16 gauge has PNN3 on the under side of the barrels. What is this? Also “HT” is stamped w an “A” below. Again, uncertain what this represents. Serial number is 232451. There’s a “3” w smaller “.5” beside it. I’m assuming that is the total weight of the barrel(S). Other stamping include “V” w circle. On the barrel lug is a “16” w a “1” stamped below.

I’ll try to include pics. I’ve sent in for the letter. I’ll try to post pics. Again, I’m new and trying to figure this out.

Thanks for an awesome website and your time.

Welcome

PNN3 is a Remington repair code - sign that the gun was returned for work in 1944

3 with the offset 5 is the pre stuck barrel weight in pounds and ounces

the 1 on the barrel lug is the frame size

according to "the book" you should have a 16 gauge V grade with 28" barrels and a capped pistol grip stock

Hi Timothy:
PNN3:Remington repair code
HT over A: Speculation is this means heat treated, annealed
3 and 5: Unstruck barrel weight (3 lbs and 5 ounces)
V in circle: this is the grade (V or Vulcan)
16: this is the gauge
1: this is the frame size

Post some pictures of your gun and we can possibly tell you more. Also you may consider purchasing The Parker Story, a wealth of information for your study.

Sincerely:
Randy

Thanks so much. I’ll post pics as soon as I figure it out.

go to the home page and find FAQ on the left

click on that and scroll to the bottom for picture posting advice

Timothy the V in a circle is actually the barrel steel , Vulcan in this case and not the grade as I stated previously....

Let’s try again.

Two more

Great looking gun with a lot of original finish.

Thank you. Any clue to it’s value? It’s worth what I paid for it to me. But if I ever get stuck and needed to move it .....
Would more pics help? Of what?
Thanks again.

Nice V Grade, in really nice condition. Many of us would be happy to have a 16 gauge like that in our collections. I hope your letter turns up some additional information about the gun, and that you get afield with it often.

Before a value could be determined it would definitely require more pictures. We would need to see the checkering on the stock and the forend for starters. More detailed pictures of the action and the butt treatment would also help. The finish on the barrels would need to be evaluated for originality as well. And then there are the measurements of the stock including length of pull and the drops. The barrels are extremely important on these old doubles. We would need to know the chamber length, wall thickness measurements, and the choke constriction. That's a lot of information for someone to gather that does not have the knowledge and or the tools to measure these guns properly so you may need to consult with a gunsmith or a friend who has the knowledge and the tools to gather this information if you do not know how. It's a long learning curve but a very rewarding process should you choose to take it on.

One more thing for you to consider. Go to the for sale section and look at some of the guns that have been posted there. It will give you a good idea of the amount of information that is required to determine a value.

Yes. It’s a lot of information to digest but looking forward to the study. Thank you.