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I guess I posted above before I had actually completed it. I meant to include that the other 12-gauge hang-tags which show being targeted with 1 1/4 ounce loads state "Use Shells 2 3/4 Long." On the 12-gauge hang-tags I've saved pictures of that show being targeted with 1 1/8 ounce loads it is about half and half "Use Shells 2 5/8 Long" or "Use Shells 2 3/4 Long."
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The fellows doing the testing realized that it was near impossible to blow up a Parker, no matter what shells they used.
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Dave: I've got a note that a 1891 12g Parker was patterned with 1 1/4 oz. No. 7 and 42 grains (3 1/4 Dr. Eq.) DuPont Bulk.
Bruce Day posted a 1900 Parker hang tag stating that 12g 2 5/8” chambered guns were patterned at 40 yds. in a 30” circle using a 2 5/8” shell with 1 1/8 oz. No. 7 chilled shot and 40 grains (3 1/4 Dr. Eq.) of DuPont Bulk Smokeless powder. DuPont Bulk was originally 40 grain = 3 Dram Eq. and "New DuPont Bulk" was 37 gr. = 3 Dr. Eq. At the turn-of-the-century, W. R. Crosby, professional rep of the Baker Gun Co., then Hunter Arms, and later Parker was using 44 grains “E.C.” powder (3 1/8 Dram), 1 1/4 ounces No. 7 1/2 shot in first barrel and 1 1/4 ounces No. 7 in second barrel, loaded in Leader shells by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. U.M.C. Arrow Trap loads. I think they were still 2 5/8" then 
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