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Unread 12-04-2018, 09:40 PM   #1
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My backaction that I posted takes a 12B metal shell and a 14 ga. paper shell. The bore diameter is about 11 ga, with almost cylinder chokes. It was made 1869 or 1870.
I'M just curious--what would the official gauge of this gun be?
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Well I have #97, and 029, one with decarbonized barrels and one with laminated, both chambered for the 12-b shell#97 is in very good condition and 029 has some pitting
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Very nice Gary.
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Nice guns Gary!

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I hope to get a Turkey with 152. These early Parkers are great as you see them experimenting and trying to make the guns better
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Yea Dean Mike is the best when it comes tp gun photos, Have a few more I wish I could get him to photograph for me, Gary
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Would love for Mike to do a coffee table book of his gun photography. That would be great.
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that 12 b shell is a rare one ive only seen 1 for sale in several years of looking...... charlie
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