Information on 10 gauge frame size 4?

[Zac Gallus]

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows a lot about the frame 4. Recently I purchased what was listed as a 12 gauge parker from 1887 on an auction. I took it apart and found a 4 on the barrel meaning it can only be a 10 gauge and not a 12. I've tried researching it but can't find much information on the 4 frame other than it doesn't seem to be very common. The weight is 6lbs 9oz which seems pretty light compared to what google says the 10 gauge barrels should weigh. Does anyone know why the only option on frame 4 was a 10 gauge? Were they mainly hammer or hammerless? Any other fun facts about the frame 4? Thanks

[6pt-Sika]

What’s the serial number ?

[Zac Gallus]

Serial is 50279

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by ZacharyGallus

Serial is 50279

That number isn’t in the serialization book . I’ve had two 4 frame 10’s the first was an 0 grade 34” and the one I have at present is a Grade 3 32” both are top lever hammer guns .

[Zac Gallus]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

That number isn’t in the serialization book . I’ve had two 4 frame 10’s the first was an 0 grade 34” and the one I have at present is a Grade 2 32” both are top lever hammer guns .

The one I got is also a Grade 2 top lever hammer but not sure on the length. Will measure when I get home

[Bill Murphy]

We are getting comments from more than one poster. "Bottom of the barrel" does not describe the location of the frame number marking. The bottom of the rear locking lug is the location of the frame number. The "locking lug" is in the middle of the two barrels.

[Double Lab]

Where exactly is this 4 located?

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Where exactly is this 4 located?

Bottom of the barrel lug .

[Bill Murphy]

You will have to provide pictures of the gun in question for us to provide information. Providing markings, all of them, from the gun will be a good start. Where, exactly, is the "4" stamped on your gun? A picture would help if you are not familiar with the parts of the gun.

[edgarspencer]

The numeral stamped on the bottom of the rear lug will indicate the frame size. The numeral stamped on the back corner of the right barrel flat would indicate the grade.