16 ga Trojan circa 1924

[Researcher]

When the Trojan Grade was introduced it was only offered in 12-gauge with 28- or 30-inch barrels, and the 16- and 20-gauges with 28-inch barrels. By the early 1920s the 26-inch barrels were added to the offerings in all three gauges. According to the tables in The Parker Story, there were 5,577 28-inch barrel 16-gauges and 992 with 26-inch barrels. Even though they were never catalogued, the records show three 30-inch 16-gauges. All the catalogues I have state the 30-inch barrels were normally choked full & full and the 26- and 28-inchers were modified & full.

[BRDHNTR]

Thanks Eric and Dave,

I'm going to take a ride down the Cape tomorrow to take another look at this 16 Trojan. We'll see. If I decide to pass on it, I'll post the shops name and contact info should any of our members wish to pursue this. I'll take my camera for some pics.

[BRDHNTR]

I returned to the gun shop today to take a closer look at this 16 ga Trojan and make my buy or no buy decision. Based on my choke and chamber gauge, it's choked mod and full not full and full as the shop has it listed. Chambers are 2 1/2 inches not 2 3/4 inches as posted. There is a rectangular sight that the previous owner had installed close to the breech end and affixed to the top rib with 2 screws on either side of the rib. I had them back out one of the screws hoping that the previous owner did not drill holes on each side the of the rib for these screws. Wrong. Whomever installed this sight, drilled and threaded holes on each side of the rib. That for me broke the camels back. Although, the wood on the gun was perfect except for normal wear, the gun is tight on face, barrels ring well, etc. no dents, chips etc. I was not planning on putting any more money in the gun to lengthen the chambers and fix the screw holes on the rib, so I have decided to pass on it, but someone else might want to pursue it. The cash price quoted to me today was $775 vs the listed price of $850 so They do want to sell it. I don't want to break any rules here so if anyone wants more details/contact info, pm me. Thanks to all who have commented on this thread.

[charlie cleveland]

you can shoot 2 3/4 inch shells in this gun with 2 1/2 inch chambers with no harm too the gun...sounds like this was used for a slug gun thus the sights....charlie

[BRDHNTR]

I don't know Charlie, but the screw holes drilled into the rib on both sides did it for me. I know any competent gunsmith could find a way to fill those two holes seamlessly and touch up the bluing. It just broke the deal for me. was not looking to pour much $ into it. The chamber length aside, at $775 it is still a great price and good 16 ga shooter for anyone who wants a 'starter' Parker for themselves or son or daughter.