Chamber Length / Shell Length
This is my first time posting although I have been a member for a long time (#375) and have owned 7 Parkers over the years. I recently purchased a VH 20 gauge, #240,655 that was made in 1937 in Meridan, under Remington control. I had been looking for a higher stock-dimensioned gun for some time and this one is it. Also, I might add that I worked for Remington for 35 years and served under your former President, Art Wheaton, and managed to hold onto most of my savings! We hunt together most falls now that I am retired and still stay in casual contact.
Of some interest, this serial number is just before the two Parkers custom made for J. Cliff Green of Centerville, MD and chronicled in THE PARKER STORY on page 413. (240,656 and 240,657)
The gun was sold as having 2-5/8" chambers and I am not quite sure if shooting 2-3/4" shells will be safe. In THE PARKER STORY, Vol. 1, pages 164-169 there are specification sheets as issued to Remington Sales personnel that show chamber lengths of 2-5/8" for 2-3/4" shell length.
My question to the experts here is: Is this Parker safe to shoot 2-3/4" ammunition in or should I have the chambers lengthened?
Many thanks for the feedback. Great site here and very informative.
Scott Hanes
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