Larger frame shorter barrels

Kirk Potter · 03-05-2021, 09:19 AM

I’ve seen several 2 frames guns lately with 28” factory barrels. Most seem to have been made well after a 1 and a half frame was introduced. Has anyone seen any factory 2 frames with 26” barrels?

Also why would Parker have done this?

It’s my understanding that frame size wasn’t really a known thing by the customer.

B. Dudley · 03-05-2021, 10:01 AM

It was all about balance and desired end weight.

I have not personally seen. 26” 2 frame gun. At least none that were original. We all know that plenty exist due to barrels being cut.

That is not to say that it is out of the realm of possibility that one could have been made, but I would have a hard time seeing why.

Kirk Potter · 03-05-2021, 10:34 AM

Makes sense. I just find it odd that someone would request a heavy 28” gun. I imagine the default for someone ordering 28” barrels would be a 1 and a half frame.

Mills · 03-05-2021, 10:50 AM

One of my 4 frame 10's has 30" barrels which seem short for the frame size.

6pt-Sika · 03-05-2021, 11:23 AM

I’ve got a two frame EH that left the factory with 28” barrels and it feels pretty good . I’ve also got a two frame 10 gauge top lever that left the factory with two sets of barrels of which the shorter set are original at 26” and it feels pretty good as well .

6pt-Sika · 03-05-2021, 11:26 AM

I think they made about a dozen or so EH 10’s with 26” barrels and half a dozen or so with 24” barrels . I would assume all were on #2 frames as none have ever been in my hands and dunno if any of them still exist , but I’d like to have one of each .

6pt-Sika · 03-05-2021, 11:28 AM

I’ve got a DH 12 with 28” original barrels that’s on a 3 frame . It feels okay all be it a slight bit bulky .

6pt-Sika · 03-05-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

One of my 4 frame 10's has 30" barrels which seem short for the frame size.

My 4’s are 32 and 34 inches which I think would be more realistic . Although I’d surely not turn down a 30 inch gun that’s original .

Scott Chapman · 03-05-2021, 11:36 AM

Weren't the 12 gauge Trojans offered special order with 26" barrels?

Craig Budgeon · 03-05-2021, 12:42 PM

I guess if its the early 1900's with long seasons, favorable limits, and the means to buy one Parker I would choose a #2 frame, 12 ga., with 28" barrels. Sounds like the right gun for ducks, pheasants, and grouse in upstate NY in the early 1900's.