I am thinking Keavin may be onto something. When the gun was loose as it was closed what should not have been a wearing surface became one. With things loose the front edge of the dogs head would wear against the hardened frame as the gun is closed. This could create wear that becomes evident when the gun is tightened up. Could this be part of the purpose of the dolls head, to keep barrels tight to the breech face? All in all perhaps yet another reason not to leave a gun that is loose that way so unnecessary wear doesn’t occur at the dolls head.
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May you be blessed with plentiful game in the fields, the time to hunt, a good bird dog in front of you, a Parker in your hands and friends to share the adventures with.
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