Was it always black & white ?

[Merv Boyd]

The description in the advertisement for the shotgun was as follows "Parker 20ga. “GH” grade light weight game gun on a “0” frame completed in 1900.
Weight: 6 lbs. 1 oz. Stock Dimensions: 14 ¼”x 1 ½”x 2 ½”x straight. Magnificent 28” Damascus Steel barrels with original 2 ½” chambers have absolutely mint bores (.616”/.617”), choked .003”/.015”, and minimum wall thickness of .035”/.034”. Action retains traces of original finish and barrels are a pleasing silver/grey. Original PG stock and splinter forend never refinished with composition butt plate showing minimal wear. Overall a very fine original gun -- tight, dead on the face, and mechanically perfect with all specifications conforming to the accompanying factory letter". I can post the web link to view more pictures if you wish!