Barrel Marking Insight

[Dean Weber]

Early 20's VHE 16 gauge has the following marked on the left barrel - "For Standard Velocity Only". There is no repair code. Is this likely to be an factory caution or does this indicate something else to you? Thanks so much.

[Dean Romig]

It is very nicely done. I have seen similar warnings on one or two other Parkers but have never seen any proof or documentation that it was done either by Parker Bros. or Remington.





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[B. Dudley]

I was asked about this by another member considering purchase of that gun. It was odd that it was not pictured or mentioned in the sale listing. But it was disclosed by the seller.

That marking is not factory.
It was put on there by some party after the fact in a way to try and avoid someone from overcharging it with the improper shells.

I assume this is on your restored VHE?

[mobirdhunter]

Did your gun have Remington repair markings on the barrel flats?

[Dean Weber]

This marking is NOT on the restored VHE which is a 1937 12 gauge. This marking is on an early 20's 16 gauge which I believe is original other than this marking.

There are NO repair codes on the flats.

[Dean Weber]

Adding some other pictures.

[Dean Weber]

More pictures.

[Dean Weber]

Sorry, unsure why the pics are rotating on me.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Dean Weber

This marking is NOT on the restored VHE which is a 1937 12 gauge. This marking is on an early 20's 16 gauge which I believe is original other than this marking.

There are NO repair codes on the flats.

I did not recall that gun being restored when I saw it for sale. But in high original condition with the only real wart being that marking on the barrel. If you want to think of it like that.