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Originally Posted by EddyDehmer
In the auction viewing you only could see the both sides of the guns and not the top of the barrel to see the model or steel verification and I was not given the frame size neither. You could not get a close up to see the checkered pattern around the receiver to see if it was a VH or Trojan as I tried to distinguish on the bidding, so after my research from different sources and them telling me it was a VH this is why I assumed a 3" was correct. I just want to thank all of you for your help as I have learned so much about these guns as I grew up as a kid always wanting a Parker Shotgun but I never thought I would be blessed to own a couple of them. Thanks again everyone for all your help. It is so appreciated to own a piece of history and excited to pass this on to my 3 young sons in the future as they are excited to carry on the legacy of hunting and shooting a Parker as well.
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Eddy, I've not been able to see enough detail of the barrel flats, but the barrels appear to say "Trojan Steel" not "Vulcan Steel" as would be the case in a Trojan Grade. I've bought from Rock Island many times over the years. IF the large bold print states that the gun(s) are VH grade and they are not, you should be able to get back your money. Rock Island does not guarantee the condition assessment, but does stand behind what shows up in bold print. Check their website and you can see their statement regarding what they do and don't guarantee. Having said this, you may have still gotten a good pair of guns at a price you can live with. I would not get caught up in the 3 inch issue unless the chambers were inappropriately lengthened making them unsafe. Rock Island won't guarantee against that. I also noticed that the barrels have the extended rib, a feature that some find more desirable (I know I do) in a Trojan.
If you are not happy with your purchase, you should rectify the matter with Rock Island, but a couple of Trojans for a good price is, well, a couple of quality made guns from one of the best gun makers in American history.