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Unread 07-03-2018, 11:30 AM   #11
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My 16ga Trojan also has had the receiver buffed or polished at some point before I got it. I don't think the barrels were re-blued or the wood refinished but I don't really know for sure. I like it anyway...especially since it accounted for my first true double on pheasants last fall !

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It looks like a maple restock, very interesting.


It's what is called "tiger maple".





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More I look at the wood more I think it is painted tiger maple pattern. If it’s mechanicaly sound and priced to reflect the finishes may be a good buy. Consider I have been looking at a very nice all Original Trojan 12, it’s been for sale on consignment long time at 1100 dollars. My guess Gun pictured half that.

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The look of antiqued tiger maple can be replicated with a pencil torch. Not that I am saying this is that, but I have seen it done.
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There were some double guns available with figured maple stocks like that; trying to remember...was it Bill Hanus Bird Guns that had them ?
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Most Tiger Maple I have seen is on full stock muzzleloaders. Stripe is not as bold as the Trojan pictured. However it’s not a wood I have worked with or know much about.

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Hatfield doubles had tiger maple stocks when they first came out....
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Hatfield doubles had tiger maple stocks when they first came out....
I think that's what I'm thinking of.
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Thanks for all the kind replies.... this does appear to have been a project gun. Clearly not in original configuration - someone had a Trojan and decided to give it a look all its own.

Here are some interesting points I have noted on it since picking it up. The stock is tiger maple and is not original however, the fit is excellent.

The numbers on the receiver, barrel and fore grip all match! 164419

Inside of barrels are like mirrors.

Everything seems to function nicely.

Butt plate is fishtail and fits perfect (not original of course!)

Any insight on the original specs or configuration are definitely appreciated. Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions.

My criteria was that it function - obviously, my next one will need to be in original condition....
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http://parkerguns.org/forums/album.php?albumid=604

See here for photos of what an original Trojan looks like.
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