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02-23-2025, 06:41 PM
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A customer more likely requested a specific weight and the Brothers P picked a frame size to deliver that weight. A requested balance could play into it as well.
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02-23-2025, 07:02 PM
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Is there any documentation available to the public that shows how many guns of each gauge and frame sizes were built?
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02-23-2025, 07:04 PM
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02-23-2025, 07:13 PM
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What's about the biggest frame size for a 12 ga. that is desirable?
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02-23-2025, 07:32 PM
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I used to be a “lighter the better” person. I have a modest collection of 0 and 1 frame Parkers as a result. I still prefer these light weight guns for long days afield with few opportunities to shoot. 12, 16, 20, 28. They all are fine for long days and minimal shooting. I used a 0 frame 16 today and walked for 6 hours and took 5 birds. More recently I have been interested in waterfowl specific guns or guns to shoot high volume such as sporting clays. To me, a heavier frame is a better choice for these endeavors. I believe the heavier weight keeps the gun moving and also is lighter on recoil. 2 or 3 frames shine here. So in my opinion you need them all! From what I have learned frame size was determined at the factory by the weight requested and not a specific customer request option.
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02-23-2025, 08:07 PM
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Specific frame sizes were not cataloged. Customers would commonly specify the target weight of the gun. And it was the factories job to match up the barrels with the right frame sizes to meet that weight.
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02-24-2025, 05:31 AM
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In 12ga 30" guns #2 frames normally weigh 7lbs 12oz to 8lbs, #3 12ga 30" 8lbs 6oz+, #1 frame normally weight less than 7lbs 6oz. But there are may exceptions. For upland birds a #1 frame 12ga would be perfect, unless you want to pay up for a Parker small bore. Parker small bores are not real light compared to like a Fox. For ducks over decoys a #2 frame 30" is hard to beat, for long range waterfowl late in the season with heavy loads a #3 frame 12ga is hard to beat.
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02-24-2025, 06:35 AM
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Both of my Doubles trap guns are 30 inch 12 gauges on 1 1/2 size frames.
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