I have seen a number of Parkers from that same time period that showed similar wear on the forend and I think it's pretty typical of a Parker that has been used for decades. It's good honest wear on a gun that's over 115 years old. One thing that I think may contribute to the wear is if the owner was a married man with a wedding ring.
My big 10 is almost identical although it does not have a fishtail lever. It's remarkable how well the gun handles in spite of the weight. They really are great guns.
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