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[OH Osthaus]

Some good photos would help a lot

take a look at the links for grade identification from the home page - and you should be able to tell us the grade of the Parker

also - what does it say on the top rib?

you have three features that are not the norm, not rare - but makes me wonder if the gun has been altered -- a recoil pad, the beaver tail forend and slightly more common 26 inch barrels.

any of them could have been ordered as options, but all on one gun might be less than common. the letter should tell you if they are factory, a good clear picture of the rib and muzzle ends of the barrels may tell us if they have been bobbed

[Terry DeMaria]

thanks for any input,

[Terry DeMaria]

Hi all,
so after uploading the pics, I went to the home page per your instructions to interpret the markings..., and it looks like it would be VH, 1 1/2 frame, grade 2 (because of the engraving), 3 weight barrels ? Am I close?
any of your expertise is welcome ....I was reading somewhere about factory beaver tails having extra material on the metal for reinforcement, but I didn't want to ask to remove the forearm from the metal.
thanks again,
Terry