Parker Trojan comments

Chris Masters · 03-19-2022, 11:48 AM

Hello
I recently purchased a Parker SS 12GA from an auction, i believe it to be a Parker Trojan (95% certain). Im just reaching out to the forum to see what others have to say. The Gun seems to be in very good condition but since its nearly 100 years old, im wondering if there was any work done (re blue mainly) The Shotgun is quite a piece of work, they dont make them like this anymore thats for sure, It just feels right in the hand. I am interested in the value of it because i did spend a bit more than i wanted to at the auction but i also am having a hard time wanting to part with it. any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Guys

John Knobelsdorf II · 03-19-2022, 02:16 PM

For reference, here is an example of factory finish (with modest wear) on a Trojan; see:

https://parkerguns.org/forums/showth...ht=Trojan+case

The frames showed the colors from the case hardening process (instead of being blued).

Yes, there is something special in the way Parker Bros. guns feel in the hands and on the shoulder.

B. Dudley · 03-19-2022, 03:04 PM

The gun has been re-blued. Possibly hot sale blued, which is not good. And the frame incorrectly blued. The stock also appears to be a replacement. If not, it has at least been refinished and incorrectly re-checkered.

Chris Masters · 03-19-2022, 05:20 PM

well thats a bummer, any recommendation on what to do ? can i still use it for trap ? i paid 800 for it, is this a total loss ?

Andy · 03-19-2022, 06:50 PM

$800? Shoot it! Try to find any $800 shooter today as stout as a Trojan in an American SxS.

James Brown · 03-19-2022, 07:08 PM

Have the barrels checked for wall thickness, if they are safe, shoot trap, skeet, rabbits, squirrels, quail, doves etc. as you please. Jbrown what Andy said.

Chris Masters · 03-19-2022, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

$800? Shoot it! Try to find any $800 shooter today as stout as a Trojan in an American SxS.

Haha, I plan too. Ill take it to a local gun smith and have him give it a once over. Bummed out about the reblue but ill get over it.

Chris Masters · 03-20-2022, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

The gun has been re-blued. Possibly hot sale blued, which is not good. And the frame incorrectly blued. The stock also appears to be a replacement. If not, it has at least been refinished and incorrectly re-checkered.

Hey Brian
How would i tell if it was hot blued ? Just learned about this today.

B. Dudley · 03-20-2022, 07:33 PM

The fact that every nook and cranny of the barrel lugs is blued. That can only happen by immersion in bluing salts. That will not look like that with rust bluing.

Chris Masters · 03-21-2022, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

The fact that every nook and cranny of the barrel lugs is blued. That can only happen by immersion in bluing salts. That will not look like that with rust bluing.

is there a way to verify this ?