VHE. 20 Embellished/Vickers barrels info
Need more info on Vickers.
I have a VHE that apparently had Damascus barrels or damaged barrels and is now wearing " E.S.C. Vickers Works - nickel steel" stamped barrels. The person I got it from wasn't too informed as it is ” a Parker Repro". Its unusual for sure.
The frame is engraved, maybe to a certain grade specification, and then it was blued.
Serial number falls in a batch of about 4500 (209319) guns not accounted for in serialization book.
First question: Did Parker ever fall on hard times and sell just frames ? Possibly being unable to make barrels? Just curious.
The wood seems to be replaced and the butt stock is fitted very well. However it is quite stocky and heavy. Gun weighs 7.2. Beaver tail forend. Checkered plate w/ spots of rust.
26 1\4 inch tubes marked with 3 and 4 stars . Mod/I.C. tapered, matted rib. No dents or pitting.
Electors work well.
Has there been any problems with Vickers barrels?
This gun hasn't been used much since its transformation.
Pictures will tell more of a story than I can print.
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Last edited by Jim Bennett; 05-01-2024 at 07:46 PM..
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