Parker 8 gauge question?

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

we rarely see 8 bores or their cartridges.
who made 4 inch 8 bore shells?

[Roundsworth]

If I remember correctly, Bill Brophy stated that there were 20 L.C. Smith 8 gauge shotguns made. I believe he also had them categorized by grade.

NPEs were available in a 4" length. For many years, the big companies did special orders with a minimum order of one case. I see no reason why 4" shells could not have been factory loaded.