Hello PGCA,
I am a new member, so I suppose this is a hello post as well.
I picked up a Parker 16GA Trojan as a part of a small collection that had a few other items I really wanted.
I don't have much knowledge regarding parkers, so, here I am.
In the interest of full disclosure, I will probably be posting this gun for sale in the near future, as I don't have much need for it and it seems a bit short to me (I'm 6'5" with some long monkey arms
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I have already checked and it appears there is no information available on which to base a research letter. I do know that it was produced in 1919.
To me, it looks un-restored and un-touched, but I am admittedly no expert in these matters.
I would really appreciate anybody's input on this gun's condition and what it may be worth.
All of the numbers match on the gun.
The barrels are 28".
Also, if anyone is or knows of a Parker or competent doubles gunsmiths out here in Arizona, I would like to pay someone to give the gun a thorough once-over to make sure it is all up to snuff before I put it up for sale.
Without further ado, here are some pictures of the aforementioned gun (You can click after each of these pictures to view a much higher resolution, full screen image):
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There are a few knicks on the stock:
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And on minor ding in the barrel that I can't see from the inside:
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A bit of rust on the top of the barrels against the rib:
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Thank you for looking and for your time.