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Originally Posted by Mills Morrison
I will take a Trojan over most other non-Parker shotguns any day of the week. My first Parker and perhaps my favorite gun is a Parker Trojan. I think it was Pete Johnson who said a Trojan is to guns like the Model T Ford is to cars - an American classic.
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How does the Trojan stack up to a Sterlingworth? I have one of those. Fox Fools adore their Foxes. Okay, some guys like blonds others redheads. Apparently all Trojans are 28 F and M with pistol grips and hard pad. I like the feel of the Trojan, the balance seems where I want it to be. My GH #2 is heavier that I like, but I've never weighed it. I like the "fine" work on it, nice pratical engraving, pretty fully figured wood. Checkering worn smooth especially on the forearm.
I'm going to give Trojans a good hard look, but if a fancier gun comes along, even if twice the price I may swing for it. I've got to see them first.
But I want to thank all of you guys who have offered up comments about the quality/charastics of various grades. Helped me understand Parkers better and I've got several of the standard reference books. The alphabet game that comes with Parker discussions can be confusing to a novice....even if accompanied with pictures.
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