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Geoff Keyes · 10-23-2017, 01:14 PM

Hi folks,

My name is Geoff, and I just found a side by side, damascus barrel, which is believe is a Parker. When I get access I will check into the for sale forums, but I do have a question for right now.

I am a full time bladesmith (5 Elements Forge) and I bought this piece primarily for the damascus. I figured that I could use the material for fittings, or perhaps some other kind of artistic project. But if the barrels are of value to someone, then I would be happier to move them onto someone who will value them more than I do.

I don't have good measurements or pics yet, but this is what I know. Length is 29 7/8ths, bore measures 11/16th (15 Ga?), serial # 206674 below that is OE. On the barrels are the letters BH 3 and the numbers "4" over "5".

I want to be respectful of the history of the piece, but if there is little or no real value, then I can repurpose it and not feel to badly about it.

Thanks
Geoff