16 gauge on #2 frame

[Dean Romig]

Yes they all are numbered alike.

[John Hancock]

George, Thanks for the thoughts. I got the eye loop out and looking at the #'s it looks to me like the bbl lug for sure has a different #9 than the forend iron and the action. Mabee it did go back for the bbls that are on it now. I still like it. Regards, John Hancock

[John Hancock]

Rced the letter today. The gun was shipped in 1890 with 12 gauge 30" bbls, returned to Parker in 1904 and fitted with 16 gauge 30" bbls. Parker charged him $20.00.
Origial bbls were Twist, second set were Damascus, gun went to Des Moines Iowa both times. Second time to Jesse Neas. Wonder if his kids have the 12 gauge bbls.
Regards, John Hancock