12 gauge reproductions

[MD*GSP]

Originally Posted by Tom Jay

If all 12 gauge Parker Repros are capable of handling steel shot than I agree it’s overpriced. Have seen prices between $3500-$5000 in various conditions of non-SSS specific guns.

Not relevant to steel shot however, at one time I thought all of the Repro's were chrome lined chamber to muzzle. It was only after receiving a standard DHE 12ga I discovered I was wrong.

The SSS in fact has chrome lining clear through the chokes..standard DHE--nope. Chokes are not chrome lined. Further, the geometry of the chokes differ on my standard DHE compared to the SSS's I have on hand. None of the chokes have been altered.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Scot Cardillo

The SSS in fact has chrome lining clear through the chokes..standard DHE--nope. Chokes are not chrome lined. Further, the geometry of the chokes differ on my standard DHE compared to the SSS's I have on hand. None of the chokes have been altered.

As you recall Scot, you and I have previously discussed the unique feature of the SSS having chrome lining through the choke area. I was not aware, however; that the geometry through the chokes of the SSS differed from those of standard models. Would you expound on this a little more please?

[MD*GSP]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

As you recall Scot, you and I have previously discussed the unique feature of the SSS having chrome lining through the choke area. I was not aware, however; that the geometry through the chokes of the SSS differed from those of standard models. Would you expound on this a little more please?

I'll have to dig around to see if I still have my notes but, from memory, my standard D grade's chokes begin about 2" behind the muzzle with a fairly long taper into the restriction.

The SSS's chokes begin about 2-1/2" behind the muzzle and the taper is more abrupt (or vise/versa w/the D grade). I'll see if I can't find my notes. If not, I'll do some more measuring and update this post.

Small sample of course but..