"O" and "OO"..That is the question..

Jerry VanHorn · 12-09-2017, 07:17 PM

I just bought a VH stock that was sold as an "O" frame...Round knob..DHBP..All original..and very nice... When I got it, I checked the SN against the book..233299..and it turns out it is listed for a 410.It's an OO size..and fits 28 gauge. According to TPS, an OO frame is 1 29/32 across bolsters...and an O frame is 2 1/32...or about 1/16 on a side difference. Brian D. says this is the critical measurement. Would a 1/16 difference be that critical ?..If the answer is positive yes...Then I have an OO..round knob stock for sale..or trade...Any thoughts ?..thanks ..jv..

Dean Romig · 12-09-2017, 07:38 PM

Yes Jerry, 1/16" will make a critical difference in correct fit.

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Jerry VanHorn · 12-09-2017, 07:40 PM

That seems to be the general consensus..DAMN !

Bill Murphy · 12-09-2017, 08:11 PM

How did you determine that your stock was OO size? An OO .410 is a very rare gun.

edgarspencer · 12-09-2017, 09:17 PM

There are worse things to be stuck with than a 00 frame stock.

Jerry VanHorn · 12-10-2017, 08:38 AM

Bill..The Parker serial number book shows it as a 410..I miked the width at the head against 4 of my 16 "O" frame guns..and it is about 1/8 or so different..so...about a 1/16 on a side. I bought this as a "just in case" stock. I especially liked the round knob. The seller has offered to take it back..and I've had an offer..but the chances of finding a .410 or 28 that I would buy now are slim..

Jerry VanHorn · 12-10-2017, 08:40 AM

and...Bill..I must be mistaken in thinking that all .410 guns were OO frame ?..Am I wrong ?..

edgarspencer · 12-10-2017, 09:36 AM

Most ..410s were 000 framed.A PG (as opposed to a capped PG) stock, to fit a 00 framed 28 is a very lovely thing. I had just such a GHE, but, regrettably, slate roof repairs don't come cheap. I consider selling that gun the supreme sacrifice, and still be living.

Jerry VanHorn · 12-10-2017, 09:46 AM

What with wood aging..hand done fitting, etc..and the listed differences being listed in 32nds and sixteenths...and the Parker book showing all but 2 of the O and OO frame dimensions being the same...I STILL don't know for sure...The seller has offered to take it back..and I've had an offer...One thing for sure..it's going today..

Jerry VanHorn · 12-10-2017, 10:46 AM

Did a couple more measurements Stock at head...1 21/32..O Frame 16 VH.. Measured at edge of frame...1 19/32...??..Buttplate is stamped "O". Got Email from Ebay..Seller has contacted them ??