Overload proofs

Tom Underwood · 02-08-2015, 03:19 PM

I have a VHE with 34" barrels. However these do not letter with the gun. Letter states 12ga these are 16ga. The serial number is the same and they have a JG in an oval so I am certain that they are Parker. A follow up letter from Parker says that the gun may have been sent back for another set of barrels and if so would have a number 2 on the lug or if made later may have overload proofs. It does have a number 2 on the lug but I don't know what the overload proof looks like. I am getting ready to sell it and want to get all correct that I can.
Tom

Dean Romig · 02-08-2015, 03:25 PM

WOW!

OH Osthaus · 02-08-2015, 03:32 PM

and what does the rib say?

I would guess you will be able to judge value from the PM's you will get on this one

sounds like a very interesting gun, if the barrels are Parker numbered to the gun, I would not worry about the letter. many returns for work do not show up.

this sounds like a gun that will need to (and likely can) stand on it own for value.

B. Dudley · 02-08-2015, 05:10 PM

Which lug does it have a "2" on? I assume you mean the locking lug. Indicating a 2 frame.
Does it have any marking on the forend loop?

Autumn Daze · 02-08-2015, 05:32 PM

Donee?

Tom Underwood · 02-08-2015, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Which lug does it have a "2" on? I assume you mean the locking lug. Indicating a 2 frame.
Donee it have any marking on the forend loop?

The #2 is on the locking lug along with 16. Not sure what you mean by Forend loop but if you mean the locking lug for it then there are no numbers.

B. Dudley · 02-08-2015, 05:39 PM

Isn't it Dean's job to jump on my auto correct errors? Or did he need to bring in a ringer?

Autumn Daze · 02-08-2015, 05:42 PM

Deans a little slow on the uptake lately. So I thought I would help him out.

Tom Underwood · 02-08-2015, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Losey

and what does the rib say?

I would guess you will be able to judge value from the PM's you will get on this one

sounds like a very interesting gun, if the barrels are Parker numbered to the gun, I would not worry about the letter. many returns for work do not show up.

this sounds like a gun that will need to (and likely can) stand on it own for value.

Parker Bros. Makers Meriden, CT. USA Vulcan Steel. This gun has been completely restored and is a no-safety gun which is how it came in 1915

Dean Romig · 02-08-2015, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Isn't it Dean's job to jump on my auto correct errors? Or did he need to bring in a ringer?

Sorry I missed my cue... I've been out shoveling....... again.