What loads are safe?

[Jake Murdock]

I’ve recently picked up a new to me Trojan 12ga no2 frame. The gun was made in 1927 and is in fantastic shape and has 2 3/4” chambers. My question is will heavier loads be ok in this gun? I’m looking at going to South Dakota this fall and would love to take it with me.

[Brian Dudley]

Yes, providing the barrels are sound, that gun will shoot any 2-3/4” shell you want to use.

[todd allen]

No steel shot. Everything else should be okay. Also, I would recommend staying at or below 1 1/8 oz, 3 1/4 dram, not just in this gun, but any side by side.

[Gerald McPherson]

My main concern is the very old wood. If it should double fire it can crack the stock especially with high power loads. I learned this the hard way. My favorite shooter for many years appeared to not have ever been taken apart and began to double. Only needed a good cleaning. Live and learn. Should have had it cleaned 20 years ago. Gerald