Looking for advise/suggestions
I have been a trap shooter/upland bird hunter for years, though haven't hunted for 3 or 4 years, but recently have in my possession a Parker Bro., 12 ga, GH, 30" barrels in really nice shape, tight action, crisp triggers, shinny bore. Stock appears to have been trimmed, has a Josten pad on it. One of the shooters at our trap and skeet club shoots 2 English made (proofed) guns from the 1870's and a French gun. Just checking to see if this gun would stand up to some very light loads, I did have a gun smith check the barrels, he said 2 3/4 in" chambers and did a ring test, said he thought it would be ok to shoot but would deny having said anything should things go south. Have noted conversations about shooting these referencing Mr. Bell but have not read any of his articles. I am impressed with the construction of these guns, and the info on this site, thinking about hitting the field for some chukers or quail with this old girl. Have come up with two dates of manufacture, 1872 and 1882, for #79482, (hammerless). Any info would be great.
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