20 Gauge Trojan

[Luke Couch]

I just purchased a 20 gauge Trojan. The serial number indicates that is 140-150 guns away from the last one manufactured in the Parker Factory. It is unique in that it does not have Parker Bros. engraved on the sides. Would anybody have any ideas as to why? I have speculated that it is because it was manufactured so close to the Remington purchase. I would appreciate some additional insight.

[Dean Romig]

Luke, that's about the only reason we know of that there wouldn't be "Parker Bros." on the sides of the frame. Is "Parker" engraved on the bottom of the frame just forward of the floor plate?

[Luke Couch]

No, it's not engraved anywhere on the receiver. The serial # is in the Parker book though so it was manufactured in their factory.

[Dean Romig]

Luke, what is the serial number? Somewhere around 134XXX and higher?

[Luke Couch]

Dean,
It's a 1934 gun. The serial number is 236XXX, but it's not a Remington gun. I am away from home at the moment so I don't have the full number.

[Bill Murphy]

A rare and unusual transition gun made at the time of the Remington purchase. Lucky you.

[Dave Suponski]

Dean...Do you mean 234,000 or higher?

[Bill Murphy]

Luke, I assume it has the logo on the rib. It is way too early for an unmarked rib. What does the logo say?

[Luke Couch]

Yes. The rib is marked exactly as a Parker Trojan should be. It has Parker bros. makers meriden ct USA Trojan steel

[Dean Romig]

Ooops . . . You're right Dave. I'll blame the typo on my bandaged fingers.
Right Luke, the Remington numbers start in 1934 with 236531 but some Parkers with serial numbers even into the 234XXX (how'd I do that time?) range were void of PARKER BROS. on the sides of the frame nor had PARKER on the bottom of the frame but had the usual rib inscription.