Gavin: Good barrels will have no major dents, no major pitting in the bores, ribs will be tight & barrels will be on face with the breech. Take the forearm off and hold the barrels at the muzzle end. Shake them from side to side and if there is no movement between the barrels and the action they are probably on face. Disconnect the action and hold the barrels by the underlug hooked over one finger. Strike the barrels, lightly, with a piece of wood and if they ring like a bell then the ribs are probably tight. If you intend to shoot your gun, take it to a qualified double gunsmith and have him check it over and advise you as to the proper loads. It looks like you have a very nice G Grade Parker.
Best Regards, George
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