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Unread 07-10-2021, 01:23 PM   #1
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So, would the fact that the gun was a 14 gauge be part of the reason for different barrel material?
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Unread 07-10-2021, 01:34 PM   #2
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Drew that looks more like "Stub" Twist to me. I like it! What a wonderful Parker!
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I have 2 guns marked plain steel both are 10 gaand seen another gun marked plain steel I wish now I had bought it...it was a 12 ga....charlie
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Garry: not at all. Just another maker of the "rough forged tube"

Here are some Twist examples. I think it's similar to the one on the right; possibly Rubans Royal

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Dave Purnell's 1875 $60 grade Plain Twist underlifter



Dave's 1888 12ga Quality P top action hammergun with "London Damascus Twist"

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