I have two long barreled 8 gauge Parkers. One with 40 1/2" barrels. The other measures 40 1/8 ". I also have a 10 gauge C grade with 36" steel barrels.----My research indicates that Dean is correct. The old timers thought that long barrels promoted higher velocity using black powder.-----------Also have a 38" 16 gauge 0 grade hammer.----Daryl
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