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I have a Parker CH with replacement, Damascus barrels and was wondering if there's a way to know if the gun was originally offered with Damascus or not.
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Sidelock
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The CH were usually fitted with spectacular Bernard I or II, and would have a 'B' on the barrel flats   Parker D4 4 Iron Turkish was also offered  A Research Letter from the PGCA would likely answer your question as to the original barrels http://parkerguns.org/
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Good to know. This gun has a D on the barrel flat with a 3 above it. Thanks for the insight!
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Sidelock
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As Dr. Drew suggests, a PGCA letter would be the only way to find the original configuration of your gun. However, the Serialization Book may help.
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The replacement barrels are likely Parker D3 3 Iron "Oxford", usually fitted on GH or 10g EH  
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Posting the serial number would possibly give us information on the original barrel steel. Or not.
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Thanks for all your help. Gun's serial number is 67946 and the barrels are 137511.
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Parker 67946 was originally made with Bernard Steel barrels in 12 gauge with a length of 30 inches.
137511 was a grade 2 with 28 inch Damascus 12-gauge barrels.
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Huh, interesting. Now, final question: all that considered, is $3,500 a fair asking price if the rest of the gun is in well restored condition?
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My feeling would be "no", but some pictures are necessary for any intelligent appraisal.
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