Mystery Gun

[MarketHunter]

It's a 10 gauge for sure, there's no question about it. That's not how the shells would fit in the gun if it was a 12 gauge.

DLH

[Researcher]

While the gun in question turns out to be a 10-gauge, serial number 56213 letters as a 12-gauge and is a 12-gauge --



among other things. But not a 10-gauge.

[charlie cleveland]

them boys are right shes a 10 ga for sure...if you find ammo do not stick the 3 1/2 inch 10 ga magnum shells in gun and try to shoot them.your gun will have chambers to shoot a possible 2 1/2 inch up to 2 7/8 inch.. do not forget ...you will like the 10 ga they are great guns a coupla places sell the proper ammo for your gun when you have it checked out and its deemed safe to shoot... charlie

[Steve Huitt]

Thanks guys, and don't worry, I've seen pictures of what happens when folks are dumb enough to stick their barrels in the mud or snow then fire. I know the wrong ammo can do the same, especially with an antique.

[George Lander]

Steve: RST makes some wonderful 10 gauge ammo for these old Parkers. You gun appears to be in wonderful condition. Even so I would recommend having your gunsmith check it over thoroughly begore lighting it off.

Best Reards, George

[Steve Huitt]

Thank you guys. Yeah, the old gun is tight. No slop. I did notice the 12 Ga shell fit pretty sloppy though. The brass set in nice but at second check the shell had a lot more room to wobble around in there than seemed right.

[Leighton Stallones]

Yes, it is a 10 ga. As a matter of interest, the 10 ga is only about .045 larger

[wayne goerres]

Check your chamber lenths before purchaseing ammo. Last I checked RST came in 2 7/8 cases. You shouldnt have shorter chambers for the year of your gun but check anyway. It is possible that it was ordered in 2 3/4 or 2 5/8 chambers. Always pays to check chambers on old guns. Just my opion.

[Steve Huitt]

I know you guys are right. I thank you for the info. I'm not in any hurry to load and fire, I have plenty of other options if I get the urge to shoot something. I will make sure only the correct ammo is used.
Thank You Again