Need Help!

[Richard Martin]

I recently acquired a Parker Brothers 16 ga. Action size O, V above serial #.
I cannot find reference to markings on water table which shows K, small mark
that looks like an s and the number 3. I've deciphered all other markings except these. Can anyone help? My e-mail is poorrichard2@comcast.net if pictures will help clarify. Thanks

[Bill Murphy]

Maybe a big 3 and a small 5 for the barrel weight before final striking. The K is probably for a King, the barrel inspector. V is the grade, which you probably already knew. V for VH or VHE. An automatic ejector gun would be VHE.

[Richard Martin]

Thank you. This gun was made in 1901. Is their a reference book that I could acquire that may have more complete information on guns of that period. This gun is in 85% condition and well worth the effort to identify it completely.

[Bindlestiff]

Check this out for Parker info.... but the if you only get one, then get THE PARKER STORY

http://www.parkerguns.org/pages/faq/learn.htm

[MarketHunter]

Ever think of ordering a letter if one is available? That might tell you who ordered the gun originally and would tell you the original configuration.


DLH