The metal on the frame has been improperly blued. And it looks like hot blue. The barrel as well. Which hot blue on barrels is bad news. The solder joints may have been compromised from the heat and caustic salts could have gotten under the ribs and been rusting away and compromised the integrity of the barrels.
If you want to buy a Parker, it is best to buy another one. Let this one lie. If it can be had VERY cheap given the issues to be just shot, then so be it. Providing the barrels are sound and do not fail in the future.
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