Single Barrel Traps
 

Can you identify these SBT’s?

John,

I’m sure Murphy and some others will be able to identify each of them to the T, me not so much.

I do notice the Flues, all I can say, you really need a Knick:)

But then again, you more than likely have tried a Knick or 2

Stan

From the left -- Parker, Parker, Parker, Parker, Baker, Fox, L.C. Smith, Ithaca Flues.

Give that man a cigar!

Yeah, easy = they are all American made, 12 gauge, between 28 and 34 inch barrels, Mod to Full chokes (unless bodgered by a local target-adder), and are all still grinding up clays after +/- 100 years old. PULL!

In addition to a Knick that lineup needs a D.M. Lefever/Three-Barrel Gun Co./Royal Gun Co. SBT --

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John had the best of the best, a Purdey, but sold it. John, if you need a Knick, give me a call.

The Purdey was a wonderful gun, I just couldn’t hit anything with it. I’ve had a couple of Knicks but they never quite worked out. And I’ve owned several Parkers that didn’t make the cut either. I enjoy shooting a variety of classic American SBT’s but when it counts, and fit and consistency mean everything, I’ve found nothing that can compare with my current lineup of Parkers..

They're all shotguns.

All shotguns were not created equally.

I am amazed! Does one guy own all of those single barrel trap guns?

In my opinion, the owner of that rack of singles needs to go shopping. I can help him with that.

And a couple of more not shown.

I still take the Purdey out on occasions. I still shoot my sbt Parker the best. I haven’t given up on the Purdey yet.

The Purdey is an incredible gun. Without a doubt one of the finest SBT’s ever made. Just wish I had shot better.

Brilliant

Did someone say Single Barrel Traps????

Question for youse guys with multiple SBT's: do you shoot 'em or just collect 'em (Mr. Davis exempted). And if you shoot 'em, how do you decide which to take along for a round or two? Rotate 'em on some sort of regular basis, grab whichever one strikes your fancy on a given day, etc. etc. etc.?

I only have three and have a hard time with it; can't imagine what y'all do with so many. For a while I was a "grab and go" guy, then I started rotating every three rounds, lately I've been sticking with one through each league session (currently on my 5E Knick).

Inquiring minds want to know...this one anyway.

I try to shoot my single traps as often as possible, but the lure of my double guns usually takes over. My single traps include Parker, Fox, Francotte, Ithaca, Woodward, Lindner Daly, and maybe others. Still looking for a nice Purdey.

Well Bill, how do you decide on a gun when going out to shoot?

I traded for my first Parker single in 1973 at the Baltimore show. It is still my favorite because I shot it for a long time in local clay target turkey shoots and won a bunch of meat with it. If I really had to shoot ATA, this would be the gun. 52 years and counting. The gun was made in 1917, so it's 108 years old.

Single Barrel Trap
 

Have had a passion for American Single Barrel Trap guns... Some from a display
I set up at a show about 12 years ago. Baker Gun Co., Fox, LC Smith, Parker,
Ithaca and Three Barrel Gun Co...
The passion has faded and several are in other collections today...
All are wonderful examples of American craftsmanship and the history of Legends at the Traps... Still enjoy a few from the collection.

Now, that’s a collection of SBT’s!

Randy Davis is a very respected collector of early shooting history. John Davis is very respected also. Thanks to both of you.