Recent 16 Gauge Trojan Find

bpOutdoors · 07-22-2018, 09:01 PM

Found this Trojan at a recent gun show (did not purchase but I did get the sellers contact info and might follow up) Although the photos do not show the whole gun - it would be great to hear feedback and opinions on condition and value. The barrels are clean and dent free - inside very clean. Stock shows plenty of time in the field - just wear and age. Forearm wood appears to have a crack but not sure how far it goes.... Seller suggested the gun appears to have never been "into" based on the screw timing. The gun seemed to be functional and mechanically sound.

Any suggestions or rough idea on what would be a fair price range for this Trojan would be much appreciated.

Dean Romig · 07-22-2018, 09:05 PM

Looks to be in pretty decent condition. How long are the barrels and what was the seller asking?

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King Cobb · 07-22-2018, 09:17 PM

I agree with Dean it appears to be a nice gun. Did ut have a proper butt plate or did someone stick a ventilated recoil pad on it. I have the habit of finding nice condition Trojans with ugly recoil pads. Also like Dean said what barrel length?

The forearm crack wouldn't worry me except for where it was located. If its along the latch that might be more of an issue.

Looks like its a nice gun. What was he wanting?

bpOutdoors · 07-22-2018, 09:21 PM

I did not get a measurement on the barrels - I could find out if I decide to pursue it. What length should they be?

We were kicking around $800... the crack in the forearm had me a little concerned.... so I figured I would research it a little more and ask for some opinions here on the forum.

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Looks to be in pretty decent condition. How long are the barrels and what was the seller asking?

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bpOutdoors · 07-22-2018, 09:39 PM

The butt plate did appear to be correct.... wear marks consistent with the rest of the gun - no pad. I should have taken better photos. I will ask about the barrel length - what would be the correct barrel length?

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Originally Posted by Bill Holcombe

I agree with Dean it appears to be a nice gun. Did ut have a proper butt plate or did someone stick a ventilated recoil pad on it. I have the habit of finding nice condition Trojans with ugly recoil pads. Also like Dean said what barrel length?

The forearm crack wouldn't worry me except for where it was located. If its along the latch that might be more of an issue.

Looks like its a nice gun. What was he wanting?

King Cobb · 07-22-2018, 10:01 PM

It depends. I think most 16 gauge trojans were 28 or 26 I believe. Might be a few 30s.

fred · 07-22-2018, 10:10 PM

Serialization book says 28" barrels.

Dean Romig · 07-22-2018, 10:28 PM

If the barrels are still 28" it is probably worth the price you and he are "kicking around".

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Mike Franzen · 07-23-2018, 02:46 AM

Hi Brian, regardless of whether or not you decide to buy the gun, the fact that you are asking for advice is probably the best thing you could ever do. I almost always get an opinion or two before I spend ANY money. That’s how you keep from wasting your money and learn what to look for and lookout for. Good luck.

Kirk Potter · 07-23-2018, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

Hi Brian, regardless of whether or not you decide to buy the gun, the fact that you are asking for advice is probably the best thing you could ever do. I almost always get an opinion or two before I spend ANY money.

Yes, that’s definitely better than my method of buying overpriced project guns, then asking questions.