SC Trap

[Mark Callanan]

I bought a SC trap a few weeks ago
I do have to say this buying Parkers is a drug
And with little hope of a cure

Anyways
I bought this SC trap
Serial number 180500
The serial number book says straight stock
I sent for a letter says straight stock
But what I have sitting next to me isn't a straight stock at all
Interesting that both would be incorrect
I have shot it a few times and love it
Shot 22s and 23s with it right away
Also the choke seems to me IM I assume it was opened slightly
I am very happy and will stop shooting it and put it away
Just thought this was interesting…..

[FRANK HALSEY]

Don't stop shooting it. You will not hurt it. I have put 25,000 rounds in mine and it still purrs along. They are great guns. Congrats on getting your. Frank

[Mark Callanan]

Don't stop shooting it. You will not hurt it. I have put 25,000 rounds in mine and it still purrs along. They are great guns. Congrats on getting your. Frank

Seems loose when it is open
Seems to lock up tight when closed
Shoots nice…...

[Bill Murphy]

My first Parker trap gun was purchased in 1973. I have been shooting it for forty years. I don't think we can wear these things out. By the way, who was the first purchaser of your gun? He may be a famous shooter.

[Mark Callanan]

Bill
It was ordered by Honeyman Hardware Co of Portland OR on March 9 and shipped on June 6th 1918
I wish I knew the history or how it got to be listed as straight grip and it is the pistol grip
Another interesting fact in the letter is the LOP was 15"
And the cost was 150.00 (a lot of money in 1918)

[Steve McCarty]

Seems loose when it is open
Seems to lock up tight when closed
Shoots nice…...

Ha! That means you are shooting a Parker! My SBT S#177123 drops right open and locks up like a safe.

I have a Browning Superposed that was heavily used. I just wanted one. I overpaid. The gun is okay, well worn, and it shoots just great! Open the lever and it drops open. It is a tad loose when it is open, but when locked up, it is tight as a drum.

[Mike Franzen]

Keep shooting! You'll put more wear on it taking it in and out of the safe than on the trap line.

[Steve McCarty]

I just broke out my Parker SC. I misreported the S#. It is 177853.

[Tom Flanigan]

Just a follow up on the Shelly Gitman gun I bought from John Davis. I love the gun. It fits me perfectly and I shoot it a few times each week. John offered it for a more than fair price. I am grateful to him. The gun gets passed to my friend Mark when I can no longer shoot, hopefully a long time from now.

[Bill Murphy]

Tom, I believe I may have posted earlier that I own Shelly's SAA single trap. Nice gun. I know you are enjoying yours.

[Tom Flanigan]

Tom, I believe I may have posted earlier that I own Shelly's SAA single trap. Nice gun. I know you are enjoying yours.


I wish I knew you had that gun when I lived in Maryland. I would have asked to see it. I can't imagine owning a SAA. I'll bet it's gorgeous. Do you ever get up this way Bill? I get down to Maryland to see the family most every month. I'll give you a call. I'd love to see that smiling face again and remind you of the time I laughed at you when you got dragged through the briars and got your pretty face marked up.

[Bill Murphy]

Too bad we seldom got together when you lived right up the road from me. We should at least get together once a year at the Baltimore Show. I still have the rare little Lam 1 20 gauge Parker bird gun that I bought from the young lady at Baltimore, probably the last year you attended. I loved running our pups, your Stoney and my Eva, at McKee Beshers. I am dogless temporarily, but hope to solve that problem. I look at the Gitman Parkers every time they come up at auction, but own only one. I would like a AAHE to accompany my SAA. I have watched a few of Shelly's AA Grades go by, but am usually not financially able to make the buy. I bought a nice early AAH last year, but it is not a Gitman gun. A neighbor owns what I think is a Gitman SA1 Special, but will never let it go.

[John Davis]

Tom, I am very glad you are enjoying the Gitman SC. It's always a pleasure to share these wonderful guns with others who appreciate and shoot them. My SB is getting a workout these days as well. John

[Tom Flanigan]

Bill, I'll make sure to get to the Baltimore show. I'm looking forward to seeing you. I hope Kevin still goes to that show also.

[Bill Murphy]

Kevin and I have been tablemates at Baltimore for going on 40 years. It's a good excuse for visiting Maryland once a year.

[James Turnbull]

Fellow shooters. Our club has a recent two day PITA trap shoot. I was busy as a board member helping run the shoot, but I noted a older shooter shooting a SBT, I noted the hinge pin and thought, " that is a Parker" Later I approached him and indeed it was , looked like a 28', didn't get the grade, but he said it was manufactured in 1907?, but had a 6 digit serial number. Nice gun, first one I have ever seen. I have two Parker GH's but as my wife and I shoot a lot of trap, always wanted a Parker SBT, at least I have seen one!

[John Davis]

1907 would be a little early. I'm headed out to the Atlanta Spring Classic shoot this morning. 200 single 16's. I'll be shooting my SB and I'm fairly certain she will be the only vintage SBT, much less a Parker, on the grounds. Wish me luck.

[JAMES HALL]

Crush em Jonn

[Dean Romig]

Show ‘em how it’s done John!





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[Jeff Christie]

John- you might be surprised on Parker SBTs. At our little trap range here in Spirit Lake Iowa (home of Fred Gilbert, Johnnie Jahn, Bob Allen) There are three SBTs, all Parker SCs. They are out there and they don't live in closets. Jeff

[John Davis]

Well, the SB won Class B. She actually beat all the classes and was one target away from runner up to HOA. Which I guess is kind of like kissing your cousin.

[Reggie Bishop]

Great job John!

[Jeff Christie]

Congrats!! And you had the joy of shooting a really beautiful gun-- not some left over stage prop from yet another sequel to Star Wars.

[Brian Lewis]

As long as we are discussing SBT's I have my grandfathers SBT which i have been shooting trap with for 25 years, it is amazing and i wouldn't consider another gun! With that being said, people at the club are constantly saying i should polish / shine the receiver section as it is quite patina d. I have never polished the receiver in fear of hurting the value or engraving work. I have gotten both sides of the fence for advice, some say polish it up with something gentle, others say dont touch it as it will damage or decrease the value... any advice? Thank you!

[Dean Romig]

Brian - That's your Grandfather's patina - He put it there... Do you want to erase that?





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[Steve Cambria]

Brian, two cents and two words:

AS IS……...

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, I have never cleaned the receiver of my single barrels.

[Jeff Christie]

It is wonderful to have a gun that you will/can shoot a lot that has both "p's"- provenance and patina! Don't touch it other than to shoot it- a LOT!

[Brian Lewis]

Brian - That's your Grandfather's patina - He put it there... Do you want to erase that?





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I think I will just go with that!! Shoot and leave it alone, besides it doesn't totally stand out. Cheers!!!

[Brian Dudley]

As long as we are discussing SBT's I have my grandfathers SBT which i have been shooting trap with for 25 years, it is amazing and i wouldn't consider another gun! With that being said, people at the club are constantly saying i should polish / shine the receiver section as it is quite patina d. I have never polished the receiver in fear of hurting the value or engraving work. I have gotten both sides of the fence for advice, some say polish it up with something gentle, others say dont touch it as it will damage or decrease the value... any advice? Thank you!



WELL... your response to them should be that you do not have any experience in doing so and you would like some before doing it to your gun. Then ask if they may offer up their own guns for you to practice on. Since they are so quick to tell you what you should do with yours.

[Mike Koneski]

I really like Brian Dudley's idea!!