Harry had the book in hand so the gun is even more unusual than I had guessed. The 16 gauge Damascus barrels on a #2 frame are quite rare and and almost certainly fitted by Parker Bros. (who else would have a set???) I have a similar DH made in 1919 as a #2 frame 30" 12g Titanic gun that went back to Parker to have a set of Damascus 20g 32" barrels fitted. The reverse of the usual practice. It is one of my favorite Parkers.
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