Why do SXS barrel bore diamiters vary?

[Jawjadawg]

I would think the balance of a Parker would move behind the hinge if a barrel has been back bored. Let's not forget that the balance of a Parker is a large part of the brand mystique. What's wrong with just weighing the barrels? Does actual barrel weight match what is struck on the water table?

Opinions will vary, but I'm not sure I agree that a back bored barrel is more of a detriment to a cut stock. Both would upset the balance, but only an experienced buyer is going to measure bore diameter. If I were concerned, then barrel thickness would be my determining factor.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by will evans

Opinions will vary, but I'm not sure I agree that a back bored barrel is more of a detriment to a cut stock. Both would upset the balance, but only an experienced buyer is going to measure bore diameter. If I were concerned, then barrel thickness would be my determining factor.

Balance isn't the critical factor in how back-boring might affect the gun's value - but barrel wall thickness most certainly is.

Unfortunately not every buyer of these old guns is an "experienced buyer" and those who are not are more likely to get burned by their own ignorance. I do not use the term 'ignorance' disparagingly but we all started at that state and I have made some 'ignorant' gun purchases in the past and I very quickly became an "experienced buyer".