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Josh Kay
02-24-2019, 04:19 PM
Passed down to me. Has been in a closet for 20 years. I know it is 1913, but has anyone seen a misspelled engraving like this before? Stock isn't original I have been told. Rated at 50% by a local gun shop. They told me that this gun was over their head. Can you folks help?
Jay Gardner
02-24-2019, 05:16 PM
Saw a 12 g. Trojan where Parker was misspelled on one side at a Parker shoot in Michigan about 15-17 years ago. That gun had also been restocked. As I recall the owner said the wood had come from a walnut tree that had once stood on the family farm.
Brian Dudley
02-24-2019, 05:40 PM
Isnt that something. Not the wierdest thing that I have seen, or heard about, but it is up there.
Dean Romig
02-24-2019, 05:45 PM
Might be the engraver did the right side before a liquid lunch......





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John Davis
02-24-2019, 06:14 PM
Dean, exactly what I was thinking.
Josh Kay
02-24-2019, 07:02 PM
Does the error increase or decrease the value do you think? Or neither.
Reggie Bishop
02-24-2019, 07:57 PM
In my opinion, considering the overall characteristics of the gun it has no impact on value.
Dean Romig
02-24-2019, 07:57 PM
IMO, neither. It is simply an interesting anomaly.





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Harry Collins
02-25-2019, 08:30 AM
Josh,

The Parker Trojan is a workhorse. Good dimensions, handles like a dream and gets the job done. I purchased one in original well kept condition for $450. I did get a good deal on it, but this is an indication of about what your Parker is worth.

Kindest,
Harry
Josh Kay
02-25-2019, 08:38 AM
Thanks!
todd allen
02-25-2019, 10:08 AM
Maybe a Friday gun. I am picturing the right side completed about 3:30, the receiver is rotated 180 degrees for the final touch, then engraving dept. gets the word about the big shindig starting at 5:00, at Ernie's Bar and Eatery, . . .
Kirk Potter
02-26-2019, 06:40 PM
Maybe a Friday gun. I am picturing the right side completed about 3:30, the receiver is rotated 180 degrees for the final touch, then engraving dept. gets the word about the big shindig starting at 5:00, at Ernie's Bar and Eatery, . . .

They use to say the same thing in this area about GM cars with a lot of issues.. That was a Friday afternoon car! A lot of local bars cashed GM paychecks. Smart.. For the bar at least.