L.C. Smith used three frame sizes for 10ga guns during the Syracuse era according to David Williamson. Very similar to Parker. L.C. smith did not number the frame sizes but measurements across the breech balls have confirmed it. After the move to Fulton all 10's were built on the same frame.
With Parker TL hammer 10's if you wanted a 8.5lbs to 9lbs gun with 30 to 32 " bbls you got a 3 frame, if you wanted a 10lbs gun with 30 to 32" bbls you got a 4 frame, if you wanted a 10lbs plus gun with barrels over 32" you got a 5 or 6 frame gun. Just my observations but there are always exceptions.
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