The Trojan was Parker's economy gun. You have probably noticed by now it's frame is shaped differently from any other grade. It lacks any engraving. There is no fore end release lever, it has a unique plain butt plate and never came with ejectors, offered only in 12, 16, and 20ga. It had a shorter run of production than the V so somewhat surprisingly they are less common (but widely available) than a V. Frame sizes are standard, 12/2, 16/1, 20/0.
As you have noted they can handle and point extremely well. Internally they were built to the same demanding Parker standards. They are rugged. Being the low end gun they were used as tools and not often cherished by their original owners, rode hard and put away wet. There are very few of them in "collectable" condition as a percentage of their production than most other grades. A Trojan is generally not considered "collectable". Many here have a Trojan or two and many more started their interest in Parker with a Trojan. Harry is most fortunate to have a legacy Trojan (priceless to him I am sure). Several Trojans have been in the Parker of the month picture. Many are still bringing home the game. I like mine and they are more interesting and better as far as I am concerned than a Browning BSS or Ithaca SKB etc. It still remains what it was built to be, a well made gun that will seldom let you down and won't make you cry if you add some character to it by dragging it through the brush. They will almost never make you any money but the memories of hunts gone by with one may become priceless.
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