I was wondering if the was any counts on how many 28 gauges were built on "O" frames ? I'd love to track down how many 0 Frame VH 28 gauges were made with 28" barrels.
I had read somewhere that when the 28-gauge was introduced; they were built on the 20-gauge 0-frames. Parker most likely took a bunch of 20-gauge guns that were languishing in inventory, fitted them with 28-gauge barrels and moved some inventory.
Later adding the 00-frame with a 15/16 inch firing pin spacing for a lighter weight 28-gauge then the early guns. Then in 1926, they introduced the 000-frame with a 13/16 inch spacing for the .410-bore.
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