I just measured my 1908 28 gauge on the 0-frame at 2 1/2" from the bottom of the rim recess to the beginning of the forcing cone.
I also just measured my 1924 28 gauge on the 00-frame at 2 1/2" from the top of the rim recess to the beginning of the forcing cone.
My best guess is that if a 1917-18 28 ga. Parker has 2 3/4" chambers it was specially ordered that way or the chambers were lengthened at a later date... but by whom?
I am a firm believer that anyone involved with classic old SXS guns should have one of these Galazan tools with him at gun shows as well as in his gun room.
{Disclaimer} the attached choke gauge is virtually useless as it is merely a guide and will NOT give you the true constriction measurement in thousandths of an inch.... which is the definitive way to determine choke.
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