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12-26-2013, 05:59 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Frame sizes were used in order to allow a given weight in a gun.
It is important to note that there is no mention of frame sizes in Parker catalogs. So, a customer would not order a specific frame size. They would however order a desired weight and. Parker would use the appropriate frame size for the length/weight of barrels in order to yield the required finished weight.
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12-26-2013, 06:44 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I've said this many times before -- With all their frame sizes, the Brothers P did all manner of weird and wonderful things which keeps us coming back for more. The larger frame doesn't always necessarily make for a heavier gun. My 2 frame 1889 vintage 12-gauge has vert heavy "straight" barrels with almost no "swamp" and weighs a fraction of an ounce over nine pounds. Quite muzzle heavy. My Grandfathers 1890 vintage 12-gauge is on a 3-frame and weighs 8 pounds 8 ounces and its 30-inch barrels swamp in very fast. Weight between the hands.
While most people think of the late 1/2 frame 12-gauges as being light "bird guns" there is at least one over eight pound 1/2 frame 12-gauge double trap gun. |
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12-26-2013, 07:52 PM | #5 | ||||||
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I'm not sure the #6 frame 12 gauge that Jack Puglisi listed for sale was made as a 12 gauge. I would like to see the PGCA letter on that gun. Anyone remember the serial number?
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12-26-2013, 08:48 PM | #6 | ||||||
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12-26-2013, 09:48 PM | #7 | ||||||
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that 6 frame 12 ga is my kinda gun i love the old heavy weights...charlie
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12-27-2013, 08:39 AM | #8 | ||||||
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Sorry Dave couldn't provide us with a serial number to research.
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12-27-2013, 12:25 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Maybe that #6 frame 12 was special ordered by a guy who blew up a gun and said "never again!"...? What a beast!
I have a 2-frame 30" damascus DH12 that definitely feels light and weighs right at or just a hair over 7#, which is a little less than my 26" 1-1/2 frame VH12 weighs. Go figure. |
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12-27-2013, 12:59 PM | #10 | ||||||
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So frame sizes were a function of desired weight, and not based on the load intended to be used?
Brian |
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