Richard: Your Parker Brothers 20 bore is a TROJAN GRADE (OV in a diamond) The top rib should be marked: "PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDAN, CT U.S.A. TROJAN STEEL" The Trojan was the entry level field grade Parker and is somewhat rare in 20 bore. Your gun was made in 1913. It would be well worth the expense to have it completely refinished IMO. Let us know where you are located & perhaps one of us can suggest someone to do the job.
Best Regards, George
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