New Member/Inherited Early 10ga.

[OH Osthaus]

Virgil - love the old school with the separate boys and girls entrances

great gun-

double check the chambers - for my British 2 5/8 inch 10- I cut down modern 10 gauge - and load on a mec 600 jr with a modified short kit - and roll crimp
you can still do that if its 2 1/2

i use load data from Peter's spread sheet - found here
http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11403

many had a nitro card to take up room, leaving that out allows it to crimp fine

if you want to roll your own- we can help you - really makes the short ten fun to use when the cost is reasonable

[Pa SxS]

Jeff, I can't fully answer your question right now. I suggest reading the FAQ's by going to the home page and clicking on the FAQ link on the left, #34,54,55,56, it should answer your question.

[Jeffrey H. Smith]

I've attached a few more pics comparing the two barrel sets and forearms. There are some subtle differences in the engraving of the two forearms. This suggests a follow-up purchased of the second barrel which I suspect was the 30"

I am curious what size barrels were offered with these guns, especially lengths over 30". Does it look possible that this 30" was cut as well since the barrels don't "kiss" each other at the muzzle? And, oddly the barrels of the 23" DO "kiss" which was how I thought you determined barrel cuts.

And the barrel wall of the 23" is much thinner (and dented slightly) suggesting these were bored out (Open).

I also noticed the forearm of the thirty inch is slightly longer in length. You also can see the bead of the 23" very close to muzzle end.

Interesting to speculate what may have gone on here but seems the gun likely went back to Parker at some point. Sure would be nice if there were records and I read where a gun that was returned for work might be more likely to have a paper trail.

From what the Research Chairman posted, It doesn't sound like I'll get much?........ or should I order a Research letter anyway??