Follow up answers/photos
First, Thank you, each of you who have responded. It's enlightening and helpful to help understand some of what I've been wondering about. I knew that there had to be some sort of modification but I'm not a learned trap shooter, nor knew the reasons behind them, and this helps.
The research that I've been able to uncover, through the local historical group in Manning, is that: 1 - "Jno" was an accepted abbreviation for "John" in the early 1900's. This fits with one of the brothers. They are pretty sure the last name on the case is "Frahm", which also fits with the brothers. Both were active trap competitors. 2 - The barrel length is a solid 30". 3 - I have joined PGCA, what else should I do to get more benefit from the site? I am putting together a request for Parker research information.
I've included photos that some of you requested. As you can see there was a 1/2" piece added to the butt stock, along with the recoil pad. The addition appears to have been done quite well, with no raised edges, no chips, no cracks anywhere, and up close it appears to be the same type of wood but not the exact same finish (but pretty close). A question that I have, is it all worthwhile to attempt having the safety put back or would I be better to leave it as is, as it was apparently intended for trap? I tend toward leaving it, but I will be very interested in what I get back from Parker.
Thanks again for the help and any further information would be greatly appreciated.
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