Parker DHE 12 ga Damascus Barrels

[Ross Alvord]

Jent, the Frame Size is a "3". This is a "Waterfowl" weight, heavier frame, heavier barrels. Don't know the barrel weight yet, but supposedly heavier than typical. Once I can determine status of barrels then maybe I have something worthy of shooting. Granted, I could alwasy put in some Briley Tubes and shoot 16ga or 20ga but I think I'll hopefully be able to shoot this one with some Vintage shells.

[Ross Alvord]

Jent, Frame size is a "2" as in the photo you attached. Also some other numbers on bottom of barrel left to right: D with a smaller 4 above, then a small c, then 4 with small 6(as if 4 to 6th power), then a 3. The barrel lug has a 2 on the bottom. I take it the "2" is the actual frame size. What are the other numbers?

Bottom of receiver has the serial number with 3 above and D below.

Although the serial number would say it is a 1906, the inside/bottom of the reciever has a date of PATD. Aug 15, 1905

[Paul P.]

Ross the large 4 with a small 6 is the unstruck barrel weight. 4lbs 6oz after assembly before cleanup, with the forend attached. The D stands for damascus steel. You are correct that the 2 is frame size. The small c and the 3 are most likely craftsmans stamps.
I have a twin to your gun. RST shells are the way I go for loads as I dont yet have the resources to reload my own. I also have 2 10ga. A damascus and a Twist that I use RST ammo in. Enjoy your Parker.

[Ross Alvord]

Frame size is a Number 2. I'm happy it is that heavy as it could have been a lighter frame. It is a DHE or 3 Grade, 30" barrels, rib tight, barrels uncut and in excellent condition, butt stock uncut but has a Pachmayr butt pad (can I find an original somewhere, plastic or steel?, Maybe have one made if not?), bores are bright probably honed, chambers 2-1/2". This gun was sent to Turnbull for restoration work in the past, looks terrific. I'll get some pictures uploaded a bit later, just got it. At this point, I am VERY pleased with what I got in this 1905 Parker. (Gun has the date of 1905 engraved on it as I mentioned , but the serial number would say 1906 by the numbers on this website). Maybe the frame was manufactured in 1905 and serialized in 1906? What date then technically prevails? It was stated to be a 1905.