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David Penland

08-18-2013 07:25 AM

Barrel Flats Markings

Has anyone ever seen a Barrel flat marking that is in the shape of an oval and reads: OVERLOAD
PARKER BROS
PROVED
I am new to Parkers and would appreciate any information on this marking. Thank you

Bruce Day

08-18-2013 07:48 AM

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generally 1926 and later marking but the proof testing was no different than prior years and the barrels were no more resistant to rupture than previous. Just a marking, that's all. See TPS chapter on Barrels and Barrel Markings.

The marking is on late produced fluid steel and Damascus barrels.

David Penland

08-18-2013 12:38 PM

Thank you!

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