Many years ago in a local shop I found an "honest" Parker VH 12ga. made in 1913, very little case or blue left but screws had never been turned, wood is great, barrels still ring, bores are clean and the gun still has short, (2-1/2 or 2-5/8") " chambers. I understand this is the most common variation of Parker, a 12ga. on a #2 frame w/30" barrels, about M&F.
It's been in the safe for almost 14 year, I never took it afield. Too much gun for upland and, I always thought, not enough for modern waterfowl.
I have an invite to go duck hunting on Monday morning and I was wondering if it may be a good day to finally shoot this old gun. I have some Winchester era Bismuth No-Tox, 2-3/4" shells with 1-1/4oz. of #4 shot, 3-1/4 dr. equiv.
I'm sure the #2 frame is heavy enough but do you think I will be OK with the short chambers? I'd rather not pound the wood into splinters, what is your experience with No-Tox and old guns?
thanks, Rob
