Trojan 16 guage
 

Been doing some gun cleaning and pulled this one out from deep in the safe. I purchased it a while back as a restored gun from a dealer who didn't really deal that much in side by sides. The fit, finish, blue, & checkering are all superb. Not sure if the barrels are redone or not, they look that good. Anyone have an idea who did the work? I can supply more pictures. The shotgun is nearly flawless in all regards with the only indicator of a resto. being the case coloring?
JJV

Jared, Going by the case colors alone I would say DelGrego. The wood looks original to the gun with a slight redo.

I can tell you the gun was completely redone by a quality gunsmith. The barrels have been reblued and the muzzle ends dressed. The stock was refinished by a light hand and spray finished. The action frame was re color cased using a cyanide case hardening process.

Nice gun. As it is used, the case colors will become worn and muted.

Here are a few more pictures showing the "polishing line" and some detailed wood and checkering shots. Is there any way to tell the difference between a DelGrego Sr from a Jr.?
The gun does show some light use so I assume it was done a while back.

The polish line is a DelGrego indicator. I know of no way to tell between the three DelGrego generations.

Jared, I wonder why you are not a PGCA member? I see you have been a forum member for a couple years and have many posts here, as well as being an interested Parker collector. Do we do something that makes you not want to join our association? If its simply because no one has invited you, please consider this an invitation.

It's a real nice one. Early Del Grego colors are kind of tiger striped like a Savage gun. The difference between Sr. and Jr. is not what it's all about. It's about the procedure that Remington used in various eras, since most of the Del Grego work was done at the Remington service facility. Your gun is a full restoration, which is very expensive today.

Nice gun. It is good to see someone cared enough about it to have it redone properly.

Bruce,
Thanks for the invitation. I'll get it sent out.

I haven't had the heart to shoot this one yet.

What would a restoration of this level cost today?

As a long time member, thanks for joining us. You'll appreciate the Parker Pages.

Shoot away with the gun, its not factory original and use it as intended.

I know,
Its kind of like putting the first scratch on a new paint job... Going after a grouse or two tomarrow so you just might have talked me into it.

I can appreciate your relunctance to use and most likely mar the gun in some way. They are meant to be enjoyed, use it carefully and accept it will not stay perfect.

Not sure what Lawrence is getting for a full Trojan restoration these days but Doug Turnbull's webpage says $3600+ for full metal and wood restoration of a VH. Estimate $2500-$3000 for a Trojan would be my guess.

Jared - It's been awhile since I've been hunting with you, but I'm sure whatever gun you take, whether it's this gun or any other gun, the grouse are safe. :)

Would it be safe to say that the checkering might be a bit too pointed up for it to be considered correct for the Trojan grade? Don't get me wrong, It looks great, just commenting.

Not only do the cyanide colors look like Del Grego's work as well as the wood and checkering but the reblue of the barrels was done in the classic Remington style too - something Del Grego is known for too - not silky shiny but instead a silky frosted look. Do you see what I'm refering to? The first picture shows it best.

Wow; wish my old Trojan looked like that. Nice!

Nice gun...now get her out in the field and get some "character" on her:)

That's pretty sound advice coming from a "character" like C.O.B. :whistle: