Parker Single Barrel Trap
 

What does the group think of this beauty?

http://www.gunsamerica.com//91931849...de_3.htm?wl=1#

Thats pretty nice. Really like the cool wood grain in the stock.

A very nice Grade 5 SBT. Great wood and very nice condition with what looks like a new pad.

Gorgeous!

Nice looking gun. I have a SC SBT and it is great fun at trap. It cost a whole lot less than some of the modern guns and shoots a lot better (for me). I am convinced any SBT out there will be shooting trouble free a lot longer than the Perazzi's, Berettas, Brownings etc.

My only advice is if you buy it- use it. It does not deserve to be buried in a safe somewhere.

My only other comment is most of the SBTs are really not 16 yard guns. They seem to work best at about 22-24 yds IMO. I have a friend here that shoots a Model 12 Trap. We can our guns old iron. We shoot together and generally beat the guys with the hex wrenches and other adjusting tools. Just learn the gun. A case of shells will accomplish that.

Jeff,
Thanks, but not really interested in purchasing the gun. just thought it would get some interest on the forum. It's a beautiful gun, but Trap is not my game.

I've only owned and shot four Parkers over fifty-some years of shotgunning, but this gun linked above will be my first SBT. Just wanted to give a 'thumbs-up' to this seller if you see him around again. The gun was totally un-monkeyed with and much nicer for condition than he described in the gunsamerica link above (still viewable there). Also a real pleasant man to do business with.

The case colors are actually a bit more vivid than the photos show due to the camera flash washing them out a bit, and truth is, it has been shot very little since 1929-1930. I feel very fortunate to caretake this gun for a little while, but have to get busy installing a couple of recoil reducers and dishing out the comb with a rasp before tomorrow's trap-shooting :shock: :nono:

rob harris

Robert
You should consider joining the PGCA. the benefits are immense and the friendships are immeasurable!

May just do that, George. I was originally PGCA member # 161 when joining back in 1995, enjoyed the PGCA pages and this board, but fell away with the acrimony that almost split the group over a decade ago.....no names mentioned.

Have been lurking ever since, enjoying the contributions that you fellas make. I'll give it some serious thought.....and 'Thank You'.

rob harris

I was a charter member of PGCA and dropped out of site while I toured the East coast with two lacrosse playing kids. I'm back and I can tell you we are well served by a dedicated group of directors with no other agenda than to promote our love of Parkers.

I hope you join and welcome you in advance. If i can help, please PM me.

Thank you so much George! I can't begin to tell you how much that means to each of we BOD members as well as all of the other staff members who dedicate themselves to that cause... "To promote our love of Parkers." and to help and invite every "member" or visitor to join our ranks and enjoy all of the benefits of PGCA Membership..