Hinged Front Trigger in Higher Grade Parkers
 

According to TPS Vol. I pg. 321 the "Hinged Front Trigger" was standard on grade 6 guns and higher after about 1923. I have Parker Catalogs from 1926, 1927 and 1929, but they do not mention this feature. My AH from 1927 has the hinged front trigger.

Is this feature ever mentioned in Parker Catalogs? Was it ever discussed in Parker ads, brochures or other promotional materials? Does it ever show up in the orders or other records? Is there ever a cost associated with the feature? It's curious to me that this feature is not mentioned more prominently (or at all). It's definitely a nice touch and distinguishing feature of their higher grade guns.

Garry I have a CHE 20 with a hinged front trigger. It letters as such.

Reggie, Thanks for the information. So, the exception to the "rule" again. Parker would accommodate the discerning buyer, as no doubt the person who order your C was.

I have a BHE live bird gun with an articulated front trigger.

Thanks, Rich. If you have a letter on the gun...does the order mention it?

I have one somewhere, I'll look and report back.

My letter states the "hinged trigger cost $4.50".

The only mention in the letter regarding triggers is the trigger pull of 4lbs and that they were to be checkered.

I have a DHE with one, it's pretty neat. Mine is the typical trap/live bird configuration, no safety, English stock, long barrels, lots of choke etc. Unfortunately no letter available.

I find it interesting that -- apparently -- this feature received so little mention.