Original or not, that is a nice surprise over a rifle.
Yes, the gun has been sleeved (or Monoblocked). This is evident by the line around the front of the breech. And also by the additional proof markings on the barrels and water table.
The gun has been restocked by the look of it too. The action panels should have drop points on a DH and also the checkering pattern on Forend and wrist are not correct for the grade. Also, the grip form is a bit off for a Parker original. Very nice stock though.
The incorrect forend loop also points to it not originally having a BTFE on it. Does it have a draw bolt in the front of the forend?
I am not sure what type of single trigger that is, but it is not a type that was on an original Parker.
Also, the bluing of the top lever, action screws and forend iron is not correct. All should be Color Cased.
What a nice shooter!
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