Marked Weight of #2 Frame Barrels

[John Truitt]

#2 frame 12 gauges:
marked 4-8, overall 8 lbs 12 oz
marked 4-12, overall 9 lbs
marked 5-2, overall 9 lbs 5 oz
marked 5-5, overall 9 lbs 5 oz

[Austin W Hogan]

I have a 30 in two frame lifter 10 that weighs 9 pounds 3 ounces, and a 28 inch barrel two frame GH 12 that weighs 7 pounds 1 ounce. I also have a 1 frame gun that weighs 8 pounds 1 ounce.
The 2 was the "go to" for 10 and 12 ga guns through 1900. Parker's soft fitters could provide any weight and balance the customer ordered.

I also have a 2 frame 32 inch PH that weighs 7 pounds 3 and several 1 1/2 frame DH - VH that weigh 7 3/4 - 8 .

One hundred 2 frame guns probably weigh more than one hundred 1 or 1 1/2 frame guns; but the heaviest and lightest of the three may surprise you.

Best, Austin