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Unread 01-24-2011, 06:22 PM   #1
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Would this VH 16ga. be twist or fluid steel barrels?



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Unread 01-24-2011, 06:25 PM   #2
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Fluid steel Mike.
All VH and VHE where fluid steel... except a hand full of Laminated Steel
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Originally Posted by Jent P Mitchell III View Post
Just read the rib inscription right there on the top rib. In 99 out of 100 Parker side-by-side shotguns the barrel steel type is engraved right there on the rib. Good Shooting To You, Jent ---- jentpmitchell@msn.com
A question I should have asked the seller…
It’s in transit; I should have her in my hands Wed. evening.
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A VH should have "Vulcan Steel" roll stamped on the barrel rib.
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Mike, if you're lucky enough to receive a VH with Twist barrels you will have a rare and valuable Parker... but it looks like fluid steel from here.
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