SA1 Special Trap Guns

[John Davis]

Available information indicates that there were four SA1 Special SBT's produced. We have identified three of them as follows: SN - 194680; 228331; and 241615. I am now trying to determine the SN of number 4. If anyone has any information concerning missing number 4, please contact me. Thanks, John

[Bill Murphy]

John, I assume the appendix at the back of TPS doesn't identify A-1 singles, since the Serialization Book doesn't identify high grade singles. However, it's worth a look. Did you score the latest A-1 single? I just don't remember. I can't remember why I didn't bid on it, "money" I guess.

[John Davis]

I wish! Unfortunately not me😪

[GunnerGrilli]

In my very cursory review thus far of the Serialization book, and looking through these old threads I find the following. Indeed as John has stated above, the following known SA1's are 194680, 228331, and 241615 (of course, 241615 is not in the serialization book, however it is pictured in the "Grades" section of the website). On page 63 of the Serialization book it lists 194680 as the first Grade 8 Single Barrel Trap Gun, but it lists 186943 as the first SA1. I have confirmed that 186943 is listed as the following....


186943 SA1 H 2 M 12 34


What a dandy!!! Monte Carlo Stock and 34" Barrels!! Where is this beauty hiding!!!

The next SA1 I find in the Serialization book in addition to those listed above is 199218. It is as follows.


199218 SA1 H 2 S 12 32


199218 is the only additional SA1 I have found thus far. So my question is this, if you add up those (2) additional guns does that mean there are actually 5 SA1 SBT's?????


:corn::corn::corn:



Thanks,


Bobby

[Kenneth Son]

Available information indicates that there were four SA1 Special SBT's produced. We have identified three of them as follows: SN - 194680; 228331; and 241615. I am now trying to determine the SN of number 4. If anyone has any information concerning missing number 4, please contact me. Thanks, John

I have 186943

[Kenneth Son]

thanks my single barrel 12 gauge is 32inchs in lenth

[John Davis]

Would you please consider posting some pictures?

[Kenneth Son]

I have 186943

Hi Im new to this site Ill see about loading pictures

[Kenneth Son]

See attachment

[J. Scott Hanes]

I am sure that there are many members here who would LOVE to see more of this beauty! And would LOVE to hear the story of how you became the caretaker of such a rare and fine Parker. (include me in that group)!! If you so desire!

[John Davis]

I second Scott’s motion.

[Kenneth Son]

See attachment

[Kenneth Son]

See attachment my father passed away in 09 and I inherited part of his collection. He called this one his goose gun. I’m looking to see what it’s worth is ?

[John Davis]

Beautiful SBT. Not sure about the stock.

[Kenneth Son]

what does SBT stand for and the A1S on the gun it self ?

[Reggie Bishop]

SBT= Single Barrel Trap. A1S is the grade. Which happens to be the highest grade available at the time.

[John Davis]

I love the Unicorn.

[J. Scott Hanes]

Kenneth,
You stated earlier that the barrel measured 32". Are you certain? The Parker Identification & Serialization shows that the gun had 34" barrels. The book could be incorrect. A Parker Letter may resolve that question.

Also, the forend iron shows a "2" under the serial number. Would that indicate that there were 2 barrels with the gun?

[CraigThompson]

Kenneth,
You stated earlier that the barrel measured 32". Are you certain? The Parker Identification & Serialization shows that the gun had 34" barrels. The book could be incorrect. A Parker Letter may resolve that question.

Also, the forend iron shows a "2" under the serial number. Would that indicate that there were 2 barrels with the gun?

I was thinking it might have been a two barrel SA-1 as well .

[Bill Murphy]

The other barrel is out there somewhere.

[Mike Franzen]

What a gun. And what a coincidence the owner just happened to join this forum. Then we see a golden unicorn. It doesn’t get any better.

[Phil Yearout]

Unicorn. How appropriate!

[GunnerGrilli]

If you read my earlier post in this forum, that makes (5) known SA1 SBT's according to my research.


Also, if you note in my earlier post, and according to the Serialization book this gun came from the factory with a Monte Carlo stock.

What a gun!! Thank you for sharing.


Thanks!


Bobby

[GunnerGrilli]

Hi Kenneth,



Could we possibly see a better picture of the bottom plate with the Unicorn and Parker Brothers inlay above it? Many thanks!!! Beautiful Gun!!



Thank you,


Bobby

[Kenneth Son]

Hopefully all will be attached. See attachment thanks Ken

[Kenneth Son]

Thanks few more pics Ken

[GunnerGrilli]

Awesome Kenneth!! Thanks for sharing!! Here's another for you for reference. 194680


No unicorn here though!!!

[John B White]

My SC3 looks rather pedestrian suddenly

[Mike Franzen]

Could the golden unicorn be factory?

[Kenneth Son]

Awesome Kenneth!! Thanks for sharing!! Here's another for you for reference. 194680


No unicorn here though!!!

HI gunner I need to clean this up like yours. Amazing beauty. thanks Ken

[GunnerGrilli]

It's hard to beat a pair!!!


Pair of SA1's below.


194680 and 234637

[Bill Murphy]

Does that make six?

[GunnerGrilli]

Yes Bill, that makes 6. Although, I don't remember if 199218 is pictured in TPS or not. I think that was Puglisi's gun. I will have to check. Here they are in order.

186943

194680

199218

228331

234637

241615


Thanks,


Bobby

[Arthur Shaffer]

Everyone keep looking! If we locate enough of these, they may come down until we can all afford one.

[CraigThompson]

Everyone keep looking! If we locate enough of these, they may come down until we can all afford one.

I would not hold my breath for that to happen :rotf:

[David Safris]

This forum is amazing. 6 in the world and we have photos of three of them on one thread? crazy. Bobby - you are never short of fantastic guns to share.

If either of you gets the feeling those SA1s are just taking up space..... give me a shout

[Chris Pope]

I don't shoot trap but my goodness they are beautiful. Wish there were Parker Reproduction single barrel traps that I could afford. To the keepers of "the six" be kind to them. And thank you!

[Phil Yearout]

Orphan Annie with her orphaned barrel is jealous :cool:! What wonderful guns!

[John Havard]

Bobby, could you please show another photo or two of the fore ends on your two? The checkering patterns look very interesting!