158846

[Dennis]

Thanks to everyone who gave me information on the above gun, 158846, on another thread. When I first saw the gun I copied the serial number and then after reading the reply from others I assumed I copied the number wrong. I saw the gun again today and I had copied the serial number correctly. Though the Serialization book says it is a D grade with Titanic barrels it is definitely a V grade with ejectors. The book also says it is a 28 inch barrel but these barrels measures 32 inches and all numbers match. I doubt the beavertail forearm is original as the attaching lug on the bottom of the barrel does not match the photo of one in the Serialization book. Also the engraved metal forend tip that is normally on a splinter forearm is attached to the beavertail. I will say the beavertail is a very good job with the wood matching the butt stock and checkering very well. It is a 3 frame and is a very solid gun. It should date to 1912 and I don't think the 3 inch magnum was around then. My thinking is a previous owner returned the gun to Parker to have the 28 inch barrels replaced and possibly with 3 inch chambers. Obviously a SWAG as nobody knows for sure unless it is in the factory letter. Right now the gun is on hold and I will probably buy it at the beginning of the month. I appreciate any information I can get from forum members.

Dennis