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Unread 06-18-2023, 02:58 PM   #1
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Still unsure of the original finish on a 1926 grade zero Trojan stock. A variant of French polish?
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Unread 06-18-2023, 03:14 PM   #2
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This is a Trojan stock.
The Trojan is not a grade 0 it is lower than a grade 0.
Is this your buttplate and grip?
Yes, it would have had Parker’s variation of French polish originally.


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The Trojan did not have a grade classification number.

The VH was the grade 0
The PH was the grade 1
The GH was the grade 2
The DH was the grade 3

…and so on.





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Exactly what I have. Mine even has the same chip on the buttplate. Still learning the guns I have and thanks for the quick tutorial and pics. Very much appreciated!
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Trojans are great guns…and the good Mr Romig is a great source of information.
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Well thank you Garry.




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The barrels appear new and it locks up very tightly. Surface rust on the barrels and receiver but no pitting that I can find yet. I am anxious to disassemble and se the inside condition. Still undecided on how to proceed on the rust removal, but will post pics when able. Cheers.
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Use Big45 Frontier pads for the rust with Ballistol or Hoppe’s
Do not use abrasives.





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Order a fore end tool from Dean, it is a little ingenious item to take off the fore end on a Trojan or any tough fore end without damaging the wood or scratching the barrels. One of his hidden talents.
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There is something really cool about finding a nice trojan in excellent original condition. Those guns were typically hunted hard, abused, etc. So, finding a 100 yr old trojan that wasn't, is very cool IMHO.
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