Friends:
From a report on a rebarrelled Parker.
Re: 12 gauge, GH Grade Parker on a No.2 frame, serial number 86664
The action flat is marked with the expected Parker patent numbers, the serial number, a “G” grade mark, a “2” indicating frame size, and the post 1924 standard Belgian proof mark “Lion over P.V.” which indicates proof for “nitro powders” and the “perron” mark indicating completion of final black powder proof. There is also a Belgian inspectors mark “Star over Y”, indicating inspection by Leon Chesnoy, according to available Belgian government records.
The excellent condition 26” fluid steel barrels are serial numbered to the gun, but are non-factory, and no identification markings are evident on the exposed portions. They are evidently of skillful workmanship. The current fluid steel barrels bear standard Belgian post 1924 proof marks, including the “Lion over P.V.” mark, the “Horseshoe” chamber /gauge mark denoting 12 gauge and 70mm (2-3/4”) chambers. There is also the proof year date code, a lower case Greek letter “gamma”, indicating the proof year as 1950. The barrel inspectors mark is “Star over V”, indicating inspection by Isador Macon. The name “ARMAF DAGUN” appears on each barrel flat, as well. Reportedly, Armaf was a well-known 1950’s era Belgian gunsmithing firm which did a large trade in rebarrelling quality American double barrel shotguns.
What happened to ARMAF? Does the trade in rebarrelling like that even exist today?
Regards
GKT
