First time Parker owner that's confused.

[Darren Edwards]

Thanks in advance for any help. According to my research this gun was manufactured in 1906 but I didn't think that the 20 gauge was introduced that early? I guess I'm totally wrong on that? I'm also having a difficult time deciphering all these stampings? Please don't beat me up too bad. Thanks!

[edgarspencer]

The book indicates your gun was a 16ga. That notwithstanding, the 20 was introduced well before 1880.

[Darren Edwards]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

The book indicates your gun was a 16ga. That notwithstanding, the 20 was introduced well before 1880.

I figured I must have been wrong. Can you tell me anything else about the markings? Thanks for your help?

[Dean Hanson]

Welcome Darren, 0 on the back lug is the frame size, W.K. in the oval is for Walter King, guns works supervisor, T is for Twist barrel steel, 3 w/the smaller 2 is the unstruck(prefinish) weight, c is unknown but may be an inspection mark, P on the water table above the serial number is the grade. Also known as a grade 1. A zero frame P grade 16 gauge Parker is very sought after. Please show us the rest of the gun. Congratulations on what looks to be a nice gun.

[Steiner]

What Dean said. More pictures of the gun will help. The more the better.

[Darren Edwards]

Thank y'all very much for all the info. I'll post pictures of the gun later when I get back home. I'm pretty excited about it.

[Big D]

the 3/2 mark is the unstruck weight of the barrels, not the full gun

[Darren Edwards]

Originally Posted by John Dallas

the 3/2 mark is the unstruck weight of the barrels, not the full gun

Excuse my ignorance but what exactly does that mean? This is my first double barrel.

[Dean Hanson]

The weight of the barrels before filing, fitting, surface finish, and approval.

[Darren Edwards]

Originally Posted by Dean H Hanson

The weight of the barrels before filing, fitting, surface finish, and approval.

So 3lb? 3lb 2 oz? Why 2 numbers?