Parker 16 gauge V proof marks /frame size

[Jim DiSpagno]

662 is bore diameter, BNP=British nitro proofed 2 1/2 " 16 gauge 3 ton per square inch. That is all British proof marks. Vin a circle stands for Vulcan steel, jg is Parker inspector and 3 is barrel weight, can't see the smaller # to indicate ounces.

[Copper John]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

662 is bore diameter, BNP=British nitro proofed 2 1/2 " 16 gauge 3 ton per square inch. That is all British proof marks. Vin a circle stands for Vulcan steel, jg is Parker inspector and 3 is barrel weight, can't see the smaller # to indicate ounces.

This gun in currently in the UK. Is it safe to say from the picture that those are the original barrels? I am trying to get one of the rib. Also can you verify that it is in fact a 0 frame gun?

[Jim DiSpagno]

says "O" on the rear lug but to be sure, measure firing pin to firing pin. Will be 1" center to center

[Copper John]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

says "O" on the rear lug but to be sure, measure firing pin to firing pin. Will be 1" center to center

Would you say based on the marks that the barrels are definitely parker made?

[Copper John]

Originally Posted by Jim DiSpagno

says "O" on the rear lug but to be sure, measure firing pin to firing pin. Will be 1" center to center

Is that to say that there are guns around that are stamped with a 0 and are not 0 frames?

John

[Jim DiSpagno]

I had a set of Vulcan steel Parker barrels in 16 gauge that were marked as an "O" frame and were actually a "1" frame set. Those barrels presently reside on a C grade 1 frame gun.

[Bill Murphy]

Get a machinist's scale and measure.