New member from GA

[Stephen Glenn]

Hello all;

Have just inherited a Parker Trojan 12 ga. Made in 1922.

My father inherited it from his uncle. I shot it once when I was about 10 at a block shoot at the local club. First time shooting a 12 and nearly nocked me on my can! Had the whole room laughing. That was 40+ years ago and I don't think it has been shot since.

Look forward to learning more about the gun and meeting some of you at local shoots or PGCA events.

Steve

[David Noble]

Welcome to the PGCA! I don't know the circumstances of your inheritance but I congratulate you on receiving this family heirloom Parker. The Trojan was the lowest grade Parker shotgun but was made well and has a beauty in it's own right. You should get years of service from it and if taken care of it will be good for a few more generations.
We would love to see pics of your gun!

[Stephen Glenn]

Thank you David.

I remember when my father received the gun. It was shortly after that we (father, brother and I) shot the gun at the club's shoot. I don't remember my father ever hunting or shooting it after that. It just sat in his closet all these years. My father passed away in January, so I have inherited several guns and lots of tools and woodworking equipment. My son and I just flew to PA, filled a rental truck and drove it home to Atlanta. Having unloaded and stuffed the basement, I have now had the chance to take a closer look at the Parker and wish to find out more about it. I just posted close up photos of the flats and lug. As soon as I have a chance to pose the gun to take better pictures I will post those.

[Mike Franzen]

Welcome to the PGCA Stephen. Sorry to hear about your. Glad to have another Parker enthusiast on board. I have a 12 gauge Trojan as well but I don't have that family provenance that you do. Do you know if your great uncle was the original owner of the gun?

[Stephen Glenn]

Mike, At this time I don't know if he was the original owner. Possible if he bought it when he was young, but could be a bit of a stretch timewise. I never even thought of the lineage before now, need to research the family tree. There is another Parker in the family, I need to research that line to see what they know.

[Mike Franzen]

Keep up posted. You never know what you might find. Also, did you know the PGCA may have records about your gun?

[Mills Morrison]

Welcome Steve