How to determine barrel chokes?

Sandy Goss · 09-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Hi Don,

Thanks for the reply. Preliminary measurement using a Starrett snap gauge indicates M-F. I have ordered a bore gauge to verify.

I'm confused about your identification. I have the gun beside me. The barrel rib close to the receiver is labled " Parker Bros Makers Meriden Ct USA Parker Special Steel". These barrels are most definitely not Damascus. My grandfather had 3 Damacus barreled Parkers with external hammers. Damascus barrels are quite distinctive.

The serial number is indeed 99970. It exists on the tang behind the trigger guard, on the receiver under where the barrels nest when closed and on the barrels themselves. These numbers are all consistent.

The serial number on the receiver has the number 2 above it and the letter G beneath.

Any help in clarifying my confusion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for you response.