Early 28 Gauge Production

[JWH]

I was wondering if the was any counts on how many 28 gauges were built on "O" frames ? I'd love to track down how many 0 Frame VH 28 gauges were made with 28" barrels.

I had read somewhere that when the 28-gauge was introduced; they were built on the 20-gauge 0-frames. Parker most likely took a bunch of 20-gauge guns that were languishing in inventory, fitted them with 28-gauge barrels and moved some inventory.

Later adding the 00-frame with a 15/16 inch firing pin spacing for a lighter weight 28-gauge then the early guns. Then in 1926, they introduced the 000-frame with a 13/16 inch spacing for the .410-bore.

[JWH]

I spoke with Larry Delgrego and when asked how many 0 frame VH 28 gauges where made he said it's either 14 or 19 total.

It wasn't clear if that number was for VH grades specifically and or specifically with 28" barrels.

He also mentioned it was an ongoing family debate weather the total number was 14 or 19, so it sounded like a topic well covered in his shop previously.

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