Dean,
This was a great buy. Many of these older Parker's had very shoot able dimensions. Those from the 1890's that I've owned had about 3" of drop at the heel where those I've owned before and after were in the 2 1/2 to 2 3/4". I shoot any modest velocity shell off the shelf (1150 to 1180 fps) through an 1881 with Twist Steel barrels and again this is my go to 12 gauge. It has taken 20 plus years of trepidation to screw up the nerve to do this. As a confidence builder in Parker barrels I would recommend shooting RST shells. 2 1/2" or 2 3/4" shells will work well and the pressures and velocities are correct for killing clay or fowel.
Kindest,
Harry
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