Single trigger Trojan

[Keith Landfried]

Hello, I am not an experienced Parker collector so please be patient with my lack of knowledge. I have serial number 205415 with single trigger. How do I determine if this is a factory trigger or a modified gun? Gun is 12 gauge, #2 frame, Trojan Steel barrels, grade vhe with 26 inch tube chocked skeet and skeet. Also has a pistol grip stock with what i believe is a rosewood grip cap. I would estimate the bluing at 80% and would consider this gun in good condition. Thank you for any assistance you may share with me.

[OH Osthaus]

Do the barrels number to the gun?

VHE and Trojan are different grades, the barrels may be replacements I would expect the rib on a VHE to say Vulcan Steel

I am away from my book at the moment. But someone should be along soon to post the original specs, which should confirm barrels and factory extras

[Keith Landfried]

The barrels are marked Trojan Steel. I screwed up the grade. Gun is not VHE but is actually marked OV.

[Jim DiSpagno]

Not in the book

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Keith Landfried

The barrels are marked Trojan Steel. I screwed up the grade. Gun is not VHE but is actually marked OV.

OK. So Trojan all the way

[Keith Landfried]

Does not in the book mean is was an aftermarket modification?

[Harry Collins]

Keith,

We have a Parker Identification and Serialization Book. There are many serial numbers that are not in that book and in your case there are no 205,000 - 206,000. Trojans were one of the best Parkers made. Not the most expensive in fact they were the least expensive yet they were a simple design and very sturdy. Being the cheapest the only option was barrel length and gauge. As I remember a 12 gauge Trojan could be had in 28" or 30" barrels and were either modified and full or full and full choke. My suspicion is that your Parker was spawned a 28" gun and was cut to 26" and that would account for some choke remaining in the gun. The single trigger is most likely after market.

Kindest,
Harry

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Keith Landfried

Does not in the book mean is was an aftermarket modification?

No. It simply means the records for this gun were not available when the book was put together

Good pictures of the trigger may help someone identify it

I would expect options to be unusual in the Trojan grade, but not unheard of

[B. Dudley]

Photos would help in order to determine if the trigger is even a Parker trigger. We coild likely answer your question easily that way.

[Autumn Daze]

Single trigger Trojan grade guns are found but are not common