Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums  

Go Back   Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums Parker Forums Parker Single Barrel Trap Shotguns

Notices

Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
SC Trap
Unread 10-22-2013, 04:44 PM   #1
Member
Mark Callanan
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 160
Thanks: 186
Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts

Default SC Trap

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…..
Mark Callanan is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Mark Callanan For Your Post:
Unread 10-22-2013, 05:41 PM   #2
Member
FRANK HALSEY
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 213
Thanks: 1,087
Thanked 218 Times in 52 Posts

Default

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
FRANK HALSEY is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to FRANK HALSEY For Your Post:
Unread 10-22-2013, 05:51 PM   #3
Member
Mark Callanan
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 160
Thanks: 186
Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FRANK HALSEY View Post
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…...
Mark Callanan is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-23-2013, 09:40 AM   #4
Member
Bill Murphy
PGCA Lifetime
Member Since
Second Grade

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 15,492
Thanks: 6,106
Thanked 8,761 Times in 4,704 Posts

Default

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.
Bill Murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 10-23-2013, 03:45 PM   #5
Member
Mark Callanan
PGCA Lifetime
Member

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 160
Thanks: 186
Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts

Default

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)
Mark Callanan is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 01-27-2014, 11:17 PM   #6
Member
Steve McCarty
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,238
Thanks: 0
Thanked 306 Times in 211 Posts

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Callanan View Post
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.
Steve McCarty is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 01-28-2014, 10:52 AM   #7
Member
Mike Franzen
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Mike Franzen's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,857
Thanks: 1,249
Thanked 4,357 Times in 1,309 Posts

Default

Keep shooting! You'll put more wear on it taking it in and out of the safe than on the trap line.
Mike Franzen is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Mike Franzen For Your Post:
Visit Mike Franzen's homepage!
Unread 01-28-2014, 08:04 PM   #8
Member
Steve McCarty
Forum Associate

Member Info
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,238
Thanks: 0
Thanked 306 Times in 211 Posts

Default

I just broke out my Parker SC. I misreported the S#. It is 177853.
Steve McCarty is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 04-05-2019, 10:29 AM   #9
Member
Tom Flanigan
PGCA Lifetime
Member
 
Tom Flanigan's Avatar

Member Info
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 865
Thanks: 284
Thanked 1,253 Times in 425 Posts

Default

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.
Tom Flanigan is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Tom Flanigan For Your Post:
Unread 04-05-2019, 01:39 PM   #10
Member
Bill Murphy
PGCA Lifetime
Member Since
Second Grade

Member Info
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 15,492
Thanks: 6,106
Thanked 8,761 Times in 4,704 Posts

Default

Tom, I believe I may have posted earlier that I own Shelly's SAA single trap. Nice gun. I know you are enjoying yours.
Bill Murphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:13 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 1998 - 2023, Parkerguns.org
Copyright © 2004 Design par Megatekno
- 2008 style update 3.7 avec l'autorisation de son auteur par Stradfred.