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Dean, it is a Vulcan Steel barrel model. Frame size 2. The website says that frame size was used with 10, 12 and 20 gauge. The photos I took with the iPhone are not great so I will take some more and post. I'll re-measure the barrel but I think I got it right. I assumed it was a Trojan based on the description I read on the website, but I guess I'll need to get a research letter to get the final word.
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It sounds more like you bought a VH which is a grade higher than the Trojan.
The 32" barrels made me suspicious because Parker Bros. didn't offer that barrel length in the Trojans. .
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Ron - if you go to the Parker home page, on the left is a tab which says "Parker Grades". Click on that and you can see what a Trojan looks like versus higher grades
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Looks like a VH in average, but noticeably unmolested, shape (except for the cracked buttplate). You might want to have the bores checked for diameter. Assuming the bores are not significantly rusty or pitted or thinned, it should be a great gun on the trap range. Mild cleaning with Frontier pads on the rusty areas and oil based soap on the stock should make it look even better. Or, just ordinary handling and wipe downs over time. Enjoy.
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Sweet find Ron.
It will take time but shooting, handling, and carry with a leather glove will clean up the receiver pretty good. I have a GH that looked similar to yours and it cleaned up nice. Wipe down the wood and metal lightly with Ballistol and enjoy shooting it. You'll get a lot of questions and attention at the trap range. What is the hole in the stock near the trigger guard? |
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It seems 32 inch 20 gauges were popular with some duck clubs out in California. You should order a research letter and see what it says.
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