Hammer gun load advice

[Bruce Day]

I see no indication from your measurements or photo that would indicate to me that your barrels have been altered. Lightweight hammer Parkers are uncommon, most are 30”, No. 2 frame and about 7 1/2 to 8 lbs. Yours is most likely on a 1 frame.

You have a Quality T plain twist barreled gun, 1882 price was $55 retail.

Following are a few 1882 catalog pages that you might find of interest.

I hunt with my Damascus barreled Parkers , Lefevers and Colt a lot. The G hammer is a fine Minnesota grouse gun. You may be interested to know that Purdey’s can still provide a new Damascus barreled gun . Winchester made some Mod 97’s with Damascus barrels. They were the top end Black Diamond grade.

There are differences in the various types of composite steel barrels including various twists , laminated and Damascus, each different and some quite spectacular.