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A Weighty Question
Unread 10-15-2012, 11:57 AM   #1
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Default A Weighty Question

No, not about my weight, though that could clearly use some improvement, but about gun weight.
I am fortunate to have several parkers. All in 12 ga, except for my reproductions.
I recently picked up a Parker Trojan. My first. It has 30" barrels and is built on a #2 frame. The breach looks like it could handle artillery shells.
It is in excellent (restored) condition. It weighs 8lbs 4oz. That is the issue/concern.
I'm about to head out to South Dakota and would like to take the gun (I'm flying so I can only take one.) However, it really seems as if after 3-4 days afield, my arms would feel like lead. Recognizing that so many older Parkers were built for waterfowling, this weight isn't that out of line.
Thoughts from the group?
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