I've shot 8 gauge guns from several makers, and even a couple 4 gauge guns. They're scarce but they're out there, quite a few guys on the forum have one. I've owned half a dozen 8 gauges, but never a Parker oddly enough.
Cannon is a strong word really, you can buy 12 gauge shells today that are loaded a lot heavier than the 8 gauge shells of yesteryear. The guns themselves are usually pretty big and heavily built because that was the fashion of the time for a large bore shotgun. I've never seen a factory 8 gauge shell loaded with anything heavier than a 1 1/2 ounce charge. I shoot those out of 12 gauge guns pretty regular.
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