I Saw the Light
 

There was a time when I turned my nose up at Parker SBT's. Or any SBT for that matter. I was down right snobbish. Then I got into trap. And I took notice of these exquisite guns. The lines are perfect. The balance is perfect. And when you find one that fits you, it's perfect. I am very blessed because I've got three that fit me. Perfect!

it has always amazed me about all makes of trap single barrels...the work the wood on them and the way they handle...charlie....

Dick Shaughnessey saw the light too.


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John I have never been a big fan of trap although I do enjoy wobble and doubles trap. Having said that I have always liked those SBT guns, they are beautiful. My best SBT was an Ithaca 7E that had beautiful wood that I eventually sold. I have 2 other SBT's that have not been shot in years. I should consider parting company with them, but....

If Randy gets his 7E back, I am interested. I have Knicks in Victory grade, 4E, 5E, and Sousa grade. Obviously, I "need" a 7E.

I always shot trap with either a o/u or a model 12, then I got a Ithaca 4E SBT wow what a difference. If you never shot a real SBT give it a shot.

Bill that one will not be coming back. I sold that one to a dealer some time ago for a client of his whom as I understand it fell in love with the gun.

Saw the Light
 

The light is still burning... problem is it gets a little dimmer every day.

Trap3

Here is an interesting one--

https://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...n_id=101429258

I came close to getting one last year. Wish I had pulled the trigger and not waited (it didn't last long)

The ad calls it an A1 but the gun calls itself an A.





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Sweet gun, but the price and the 12 7/8" stock are a bit of a problem. I can't wait to look up Ms. DuPont in ATA average books.

I really need to get one of these at some point. I started shooting trap last year and got rid of a BT-99(that I bought used) after 2 rounds. I have been shooting a lifter ever since, but would really like dedicated trap gun and a Parker SBT wound be nice.

I have never seen one in person, but I think I would like it...

Parker Single Barrel Trap guns were made to do one thing and one thing only, shoot clay targets from a trap house. And they do it very well.

Gentlemen, if you want a SBT you best get one now while they’re still cheap. The success Mr. Davis is having on the trap circuit with his SBT’s is causing people to take notice. We all know the trapshooter’s penchant for anything goes when it comes breaking more targets and if a few of them getting on the Parker SBT bandwagon start having success too then that will start a run on the market. I would say there is no one today who is a better trap shot with a Parker SBT than John Davis. :bowdown:

At least no one brags about it more. A legend in my own mind.

John, that's the way it is, now that you're a trap shooter. Excuse me, I meant trapshooter. I'm not sure my friend Tom Breeden is still shooting ATA, but he has shot quite a bit with his single barrel Parkers. His son, Dean, may shoot a Parker in ATA competition also. He also has a grandson coming up who has his eye on Tom's Parker single as well as mine.

You have every reason and every right to toot your own horn. My God man, you’ve paid your dues and earned the right!!




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I don't shoot ATA, so I have nothing to brag about. However, not long ago I won a Chinese Trap event at our club with a Browning Superposed .410 against all comers, all of whom were shooting 12 gauges.

That's definitely something to brag about.

Parker A
 

Too bad that was made for Mary and not Harry; 12-7/8":eek:

I only shoot trap for fun and I CERTAINLY don't have anything to brag about, but there's nothing more fun than doing it with a vintage SB trap gun, not to mention the looks and comments you get from other shooters. Orphan Annie solicitated lots of comments, and recently a fella walked up while I was shooting with the 5E Knick that I got from a member here. I've shot with him before; he shoots a B99. He took a look at the Knick and said, "Damn! Why don't you get a nice gun?"

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

https://i.imgur.com/DZKq9Pim.jpg

Here is my first trap gun. It got me started down the path of no return but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Chuck is that your skeet gun too?

No but I wish it was!

Reggie I seem to recall that one belonging to Dean.

Probably his 28 gauge that he likes so much, and rightly so!

I have a SBT sickness that goes back decades. I shoot all of them quite often. My 7E Ithaca being my favorite. I have one old beat SC Parker that patterns about as well as one could ask.

Nice collection of SBT Guns Paul!!!
 

A little hard to see on the IPad, but I believe I'm seeing 2 7E’s and 1 5E?
Stan

Stan good eye! 2 7Es 10 serial #s apart. My Handicap 34" 5E and a 30" 4E. John Ive shot the Pa State shoot with the 34 " SC Parker. I Get lots of questions about the guns at ATA shoots. :)

I missed that 4E, a straight grip at that, straight grip trap guns seem to be on the rarer side? I once owned a Sousa that was a straight grip.

That 5E with a 34” barrel is a cool gun, I would think that is on the rarer side, makes sense to use it as a handicap gun.

Stan

Ithaca 4 E x 36"
 

I'm wondering if one of you guys got this high condition 1917 4E Flues with a 36" barrel at Cabela's recently?

I think the engraving is fantastic.

wow.....charlie

Wasn`t me... Wish I could say I added to the collection.

Trap3

Ithaca 4E
 

This is the only problem I had with that gun. Otherwise it would be in my safe.
Just so you know, Cabela's had the DOM wrong. It is a 1917 or there about; surprise!
I thought I would be dealing on it with them a year from now, but apparently someone decided they liked it, a lot, and took it home.

I don't collect Flues singles, but I would have bought that one.

Nice 4E...

I`d agree. A bit over priced.

Trap3

Nice Flues with great condition, I do agree that price was high for Flues 4E. But when will you find one in that condition again with 36” barrel?
They offered a Flues 4E with 36” barrel at Rock Island recently, but it had a bulge in the barrel, have to keep looking I guess.
Stan

I don't pay any attention to price tags, at a gun store or a gun show. The guy who bought this gun didn't pay the tag price anyway.

Prices
 

Unfortunately, Cabela's isn't the free wheeling dealing outfit they used to be. After Bass Pro took over there are strict orders not to give deep discounts like they used to. Now you're lucky to get 4-5% off, which would still make that gun high priced in my opinion.