Are these 2.75 Chamber Parkers???

[Carl Williams]

Charlie:

The little Trojan is beautiful...However since the barrels are 26" with Mod. and IC. My guess is that the barrels have been cut. When weighing the barrels... the unstruck barrel weight is very close to the actual weight if I include the forend. I looked at the keels...they look very tight and smooth. barrels almost touch...maybe they do touch... I didn't see a smooth bar at the end of the rib...But then my
Parker PH (28" barrel) doesn't have one either and I know it has not been cut. If the Trojan was cut...it was done by a damn good gunsmith. Both of my parkers are 2 5/8 (2.625) Chambers...The PH grade is a 1927 year with Parker steel barrels ...The Trojan (1919 year) is Trojan steel...Sooo am I safe to shoot 2 3/4 (2.75) loads? ...OR should I get my reamer out and extend the chamber [0.125 (1/8th inch)]...then hone her a bit.

Remember...I told you all everything I know about Parker when I said hello...But...I love these guns....

P.S.-- How much is the valve drop if the trojan has been cut?...% wise I mean...

Carl