New member with new to me Parker

[MuckLand]

Hello All. I have inherited what I believe was my grandfather's Parker Bros in 16 gauge. Based on what I have found so far I believe it was built in 1928. I think the barrels have been cut down as they measure 26 7/16 inches and the checkering goes right to the end of the barrels. I am an avid upland bird hunter so I am hoping I can take this afield once I get it inspected. Let me know what you think and any advice is much appreciated.

[B. Dudley]

Trojan grade. Yes, the barrels were cut. Likely from 28”

[J. A. EARLY]

Maybe some choke left. Would make an excellent bird gun for close shooting. Probably why it was cut. Old timers never had chokes opened if there was a hacksaw around.

[John Davis]

No front bead sight? My kind of gun.

I bet she’s bagged a thousand birds.

[MuckLand]

Originally Posted by John Davis

No front bead sight? My kind of gun.

I bet she’s bagged a thousand birds.

Certainly looks like it has seen the grouse woods! I am hoping to take it back out this fall.

[Dean Romig]

It’s a Trojan - It’ll be a great shooter!

Yes, it looks like it’s seen the grouse woods… and wet conditions too, judging by the rust pitting on the breech balls.



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