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Unread 08-14-2021, 07:10 PM   #21
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I have two Parker's with single triggers. The trigger was not what sold me on either gun. Both triggers so far have functioned flawlessly. They are a "Miller style" but not Miller. I have been told they could be an Ithaca trigger even though both guns letter as single but neither are one of the Parker designs.
Interesting Mike. Thanks for the info.
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If they are "Miller style" single triggers it is very likely that they are exactly that, but modified in some small way. That is, built according to Miller design(s) but not built by Miller and of course not marked Miller. I have seen a couple of single triggers that were modified this way that were custom built for live pigeon shooters. I had a very early Parker prototype single trigger in my 12 gauge BHE double which had been pretty much shot to pieces, then completely botched by a series of unknown trigger cranks. I had Miller install one of the last single triggers they ever built and shot it for years without any problems. It was a non-selective trigger since both barrels were choked exactly alike. Un-tinkered with, they are bullet-proof. I don't know anything about Ithaca single triggers and would have a hard time identifying one.
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That's great! Maybe consider posting about it?
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Yours looks like the same trigger I have on a DHE. Mine has been trouble free. I don't prefer them but don't mind single triggers.
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Visually, I see no reasons to not buy this gun. It's about as good a restoration as you could ever find. If the wood is not original, I suspect someone just wanted more "modern" dimensions, as in a lesser DAC/DAH that seems so popular these days.
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Bruce, now you're diggin' where the taters are!!
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If they are "Miller style" single triggers it is very likely that they are exactly that, but modified in some small way. That is, built according to Miller design(s) but not built by Miller and of course not marked Miller. I have seen a couple of single triggers that were modified this way that were custom built for live pigeon shooters. I had a very early Parker prototype single trigger in my 12 gauge BHE double which had been pretty much shot to pieces, then completely botched by a series of unknown trigger cranks. I had Miller install one of the last single triggers they ever built and shot it for years without any problems. It was a non-selective trigger since both barrels were choked exactly alike. Un-tinkered with, they are bullet-proof. I don't know anything about Ithaca single triggers and would have a hard time identifying one.
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Well, she looks great. The photos Mr. Kinsey posted hid nothing and his evaluation was spot on. (see GI add for pictures) I hope thats OK

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To me, since I like to shoot all my guns, this restored gun fits the bill perfectly. I am especially enamored with the "pale" case colors. All the other needed marks seem to be there but I have not removed the long tang trigger guard to look for a number on the butt stock. It appears the engraving on the trigger guard has been enhanced as there was a very small burr there which disappeared after I ran my thumb nail over it a time or two.

The wood (quite nice in my opinion) is what one might suspect from an ordered GHE and both forearm and butt seem to match up quite well. As to the trigger; there is no indication of maker visible to me but it does function as desired selecting each barrel. The PGCA letter indicates "single trigger" so I am not sure what that means as reference to this gun.

This is a #2 frame so things are a bit heavier then I am acquainted with but, with that said, it feels quite nice in hand and on shoulder. I do need to spend some time with this gun as it is stocked just about right for me but I have been shooting guns that are not really quite there so I have learned to adapt as it were. Now I need to learn this gun. It is choked quite tight in both barrels and that may be fine for the trap or live bird ring so I need to see what some different ammo will do.

I found myself stopping my swing and coming up behind some birds today at the trap field. Rookie mistakes but there is a learning curve here. I plan to put a bunch of rounds through this gun on the trap field and the clays course in the next few months, time and health allowing.

All in all I am quite proud of this gun. I have not named it as yet but will, I am sure, in the near future.....
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All in all I am quite proud of this gun. I have not named it as yet but will, I am sure, in the near future.....[/QUOTE]

Helluva has been patented as a gun name already, just sayin
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That gun should be pure hell on the dove field! Also, it'll be fun to look at between shots!
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That gun should be pure hell on the dove field! Also, it'll be fun to look at between shots!
Joe: For most of the dove shoots I do its choked way to tight.... Not that spreader loads might make a difference. It will see some dove field work. Cant leave it home. Just need to shoot a bigger field.... LOL
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I am taking my new GHE for opening day. It might be a bit tight choked but we'll see
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Here is a pic of the type of selective trigger on my gun (not my gun):



There are no marks on it that I can find as identification. Mine does not have the stamped "R" or "L" at either end of the trigger plate selector.

Any ideas ?
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