Here’s “Hank” with his master, a professional Maine guide, and off-season field-trialer, in an illustration for an article on Maine sporting camps that was published in the October 2017 issue of FIELD & STREAM.

Despite his considerable experience, with dogs, guns, clients, and the Maine woods and waters, my guide was late to be bitten by the Parker 16-gauge bug. He acquired a pre-1920 (that is, one with the rib extension detail) 1-frame Trojan 16 in 2022, and brought it to the Major Waldron’s New Year’s Day shoot this last December 31st.

The 16-gauge offers manifold applications, with regard open or close-cover upland birds, or waterfowl, be it from blind, boat or when donning waders and walking sloughs, backwaters, and potholes -- a blend of upland and duck hinting that my father used to do. But there seems to be wide agreement on the 16-gauge being ideal for the North American Ruffed Grouse.

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Here is a Parker 16 O frame I own. Bought it on an internet auction. It was completely restored/restocked a few years ago. the barrels are 28" with very nice 4 stripe Damascus. The factory letter weight was 5-14, and with the new stock it is 6-1. I have yet to shoot it, but with the well struck barrels that yield this weight, the handling seems really nice.

https://i.imgur.com/pwCkm7h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0KlSJcW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JY0wM1G.jpg

ArtS:

That would be your DH, based on my viewing your list of 16s.

Was it disclosed who did the restoration?

Yes, it did. That is the original stock. Refinished, but original wood.
I have no idea how many had such a stock.

Next to my 28's the 16 is my favorite regardless of frame size. I've downsized some but the Parkers are
GHE 2 barrel et 28 inch vent ribs. skt/skt & M/F shipped from Alex Kerr's AKA The Hollywood gun
CHE 30 inch PG splinter forearm M/F
GHE 32 inch vent rib
Grade 1 32 inch hammer gun
GHE straight grip 28 inch Damascus
Grade 3 30 inch hammer gun
Others are
LeFever Optimus (upgrade) 28 inch IC/F
Purdey two barrel set
J Venebles & Son back action hammer gun with Jones under lever 30 inch barrels.
CS Rosson straight grip 26 inch IC/M. This was hell on quail last month in Georgia.
Fox Sterlingworth straight grip (restock) 28 inches

I'm sure I have missed something but the memory ain't what it used to be:whistle:
I've added 4 so maybe thats all of them now

Yes.I recieved the compete billing documents for the restoration. One of the reasons I purchased it.

It was done by several people and I would rather not quote the workers without digging through my papers on the gun.

ArtS:

That is good that you have documents on the restoration. It rounds out the story and adds to the enjoyment. as I see it.

The trail had been lost on the restoration process of my restored VH. I have called a few of the better-known shops capable of the work and was told that there is no record of their having had my gun.

I considered the look faithful enough to suit my tastes when the gun was offered to me, and am still happy with the job, whoever did it.

Got to jump in as a 16 fan.
16 O frame St grip, splinter forearm 26" Miller single trigger 5-14, Matt mentioned

16 Trojan 26" 6-12 great teal and wooduck gun
1620 Merkel 28" 6lbs