Parker GH 16 GA with Briley sleeve work

[B. Dudley]

Erick,

This topic does come up often. Is your gun in good condition other than the barrel work?

A 16g. on an 0 frame is a desireable configuration over their 1 frame counterpart.

Who knows why the barrels were originally monoblocked. Maybe the bores were in very bad condition, or a tube blew out. Or it was just done back when everyone was convinced that shooting Damascus meant certain disfigurment.

Either way, the gun has lost it's value as a collector with the barrel work, but has gained value with some as a shooter since modern loads could be shot in it with no concern. If the work was done by a reputable firm, such as Briley, then they would have most likely been proofed after the work was done. Are they proof stamped at all? If they are and the bores are in good condition now, then it should be fine to take out and shoot.