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Unread 02-10-2026, 10:54 PM   #1
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I recently bought this gun and this is the place with the experts, so I'm looking for information and comments on this gun. I also bought a British proofed 20ga VH I'll reference in a different post.

Here's what I have: Based on my search so far this appears to be a pretty rare configuration.

Serial # 216741

30" vent rib barrels with 2 ivory beads. Choked about -.030" and -.035" per my Bore gauge. I can not find a ser number engraved under the rib.

Ejectors.

Barrel marked "Parker Bros Makers Meridian CT USA Parker Special Steel

Frame 1 1/2? See pics the 2 is very faint. Measures 1.116 between firing pin holes

Straight stock w matching numbers on long tang.

Hart recoil pad.

Single Selective trigger which I believe is the Factory version
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Definitely a 1 1/2 frame.
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Order a letter if one is available. That should provide good information.
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Order a letter if one is available. That should provide good information.
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The serial number search indicates there is information available, so I'm working through the on-line letter request.

Any comments on condition and approximate value would be appreciated also.

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That thing’s got some chokes!!!





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I’d call it light full and full.
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That thing’s got some chokes!!!




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Choke for Smoke Baby!!!


Nice gun, enjoy it.



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Thanks. I plan to give it a try in the next day or 2 on the local 5 stand. Selective trigger and ejectors check out on snap caps, but I'll single load with a snap cap in the other chamber until I determine that it doesn't have an issue with doubling. I normally shoot a pretty mild 7/8oz hand load for sporting clays which should work well. It seems to fit me pretty well.
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That rib serial number is usually just the last three digits and is stamped into the underside of the rib between the second and third posts. You’ll need a thin inspection mirror to find it.





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