Engraver error: what have I got?
 

Passed down to me. Has been in a closet for 20 years. I know it is 1913, but has anyone seen a misspelled engraving like this before? Stock isn't original I have been told. Rated at 50% by a local gun shop. They told me that this gun was over their head. Can you folks help?

Saw a 12 g. Trojan where Parker was misspelled on one side at a Parker shoot in Michigan about 15-17 years ago. That gun had also been restocked. As I recall the owner said the wood had come from a walnut tree that had once stood on the family farm.

Isnt that something. Not the wierdest thing that I have seen, or heard about, but it is up there.

Might be the engraver did the right side before a liquid lunch......





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Dean, exactly what I was thinking.

Does the error increase or decrease the value do you think? Or neither.

In my opinion, considering the overall characteristics of the gun it has no impact on value.

IMO, neither. It is simply an interesting anomaly.





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Josh,

The Parker Trojan is a workhorse. Good dimensions, handles like a dream and gets the job done. I purchased one in original well kept condition for $450. I did get a good deal on it, but this is an indication of about what your Parker is worth.

Kindest,
Harry

Thanks!