This is the typical way all Parker barrel lugs are attached, not just Parker Reproductions. The pin you see is actually a screw which comes through the top short rib into the lug for securement during the brazing process of the lugs. Take a look at any Parker and you can see the outline of this screw on the short top rib which is matted over when the rib is matted.

This is one single failure, and it doesn't automatically mean that all Parker reproduction or original Parker barrels are a piece of crap! This is just one failure on one set of barrels, it's unfortunate, but these things can happen & I wish the owner the best for getting these repaired.

Last edited by dogon; 12/07/23 11:58 AM.