16 Gauge Chambering Question

[Alfred Greeson]

I have a 20 gauge VHE from 1917 with 3 inch chambers and 26 inch barrels and I have often wondered if the 3 inch chambers are as ordered. Any ideas as the possibility of the 3 inch chambers being original. The barrels measure cyl and full.

[Bill Murphy]

Only a PGCA letter will tell you if your 3" chambers are original. 1917 was the heyday of 3" 20 gauge Parkers. I have owned two 3" 20 gauge Parkers from that era.

[Randy Roberts]

Like Bill said, "ONLY" a PGCA letter will confirm the chambers. Anything else is pure speculation and there's plenty that to go around when it comes to the originality or otherwise when it comes to chamber lengths IMO. Order a letter and good luck