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Barrel Measurements Received Today
Unread 09-04-2021, 03:50 PM   #8
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Default Barrel Measurements Received Today

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Originally Posted by Craig Larter View Post
I believe Breck will find the bore to be .750, I own a Parker from the era that has .750 bore s and chokes of .038/.038. It still has min walls of .038 in both barrels and it weights exactly per the letter. It's a 1 fame 12ga.
Craig, you were spot on with your prediction. The measurements are a real blessing with MWT of .035/.034. Sort of interesting that the choke length in the left barrel is 4-1/2" and 5-1/4" in the right barrel. I'm extremely pleased with the findings, considering that purchasing an internet Parker with a "As is - No Return" policy can be very risky.
Would choke constriction of .027 be considered slightly tighter than "Improved Modified" by Parker standards? The PGCA letter indicated Full & Full.
Breck's findings:
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