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Unread 04-03-2023, 09:05 AM   #1
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It's a Grade 3 (D) hammerless 12 gauge with 28" Titanium barrels and no extras per the serialization book. Looks like a lovely family heirloom. If it's original even the low end of $4-12k seems a bit optimistic barring some unforseen circumstances.
Parker Bros. never made barrels of titanium (I know, I know, “when it comes to Parkers never say never.”) but I WILL say it again - Parker barrels were never made of titanium.
I know it was stated in error Dan - the fluid steel barrels on the Grade 3 Parkers were predominantly Titanic Steel.





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Parker Bros. never made barrels of titanium (I know, I know, “when it comes to Parkers never say never.”) but I WILL say it again - Parker barrels were never made of titanium.
I know it was stated in error Dan - the fluid steel barrels on the Grade 3 Parkers were predominantly Titanic Steel.



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Dean, I’m going to blame spell check.
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