Screw-in chokes on Parker Reproduction

[Big D]

How does a SS Special compare with a regular gun? One might think that the SS gun would also have beefier barrels

[Wild Skies]

The only differences that has been reported is that the SSS has slightly different choke geometry and chrome lining through the bores than the standard run of DHEs. Other than those couple of things and contrary to what has been reported the frames and barrels are the same.

I might add that all the SSSs that I'm aware of were stocked with California English Walnut, while most standard DHE Repros were stocked with Claro Walnut, some with California English and a very few in American Black Walnut.

[Larry the Gun Guy]

Do you think this is California English on my SSS butt stock? The forend looks English.
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[Wild Skies]

I would say that it is California English, Larry. I am saying that with some apprehension as the butt doesn't have the type of mineral lines and the appearance we normally associate with the species as does your forend. The color, however; is typical of California English that is seen on many Repros. Perhaps others will weigh in with their thoughts and opinions . . .

Although it has been stated previously that all Steel Shot Specials were stocked with California English we must qualify that with: "Never say never, when it comes to all things Parker".