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That’s the “Folsom Trap Gun” which, except for the special butt plate, are identical to the standard trap guns made by Parker Bros. So, in answer to the question, it’s just marketing by Folsom’s.
Just noticed the very good explanation by Drew. Again, aside from the special butt plate, the only differences are the unusual barrel lengths on the specially ordered guns by Folsoms. These barrel lengths and stock dimensions could have been ordered by anyone at that time. . .
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I believe “Marketing” was more of a liberal art back in the day. Seems you could make any claims you wanted. Once the legal profession became involved all the good stuff, like snake oil disappeared.
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More marketing hyperbole
![]() April 27, 1897 Sporting Life - "MOST PERFECT SHOOTING GUN MADE" ![]() March 27, 1915 Sporting Life ![]() Gilbert was consigned his BH Parker in 1896, but did not use the gun in competition until after the 1899 GAH at Live Birds.
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Just came across H.T. Folsom (Henry Titus) in the list of competitors at the 1899 GAH at Live Birds, using a Francotte. From Orange, New Jersey
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Several years ago I had a Folsom Trap 38" 16ga, a gent here in Mt Airy is the proud owner now, I bought the gun from Puglisi. Gary
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