"o" frame 16 production numbers

[B. Dudley]

I agree with Greg on the 50% estimate. I was thinking that when I posted my original reply.

Since all 16g. Trojans were on 1 frames, that grade cannot really be considered in the numbers. Since the Trojan became a best seller after it's introduction. But among other grades, I would guess about half is a good figure.

I will add the observation that nearly all of the 16g. guns that I have taken in for work to my shop are 0 frame guns. But that means little in the whole picture. It just tells me that more people may be buying them and putting money into them over their 1 frame counterpart.

[Bill Murphy]

Good point Brian. 0 frames are generally older and need service and are also the darlings of collectors. #1 frame 16s are normally later guns and don't need work. I'm guessing there are a few more 0 frames than 1 frames but not as pretty or as well preserved. Yes, we are not counting Trojans.

[Jean Swanson]

Did Parker manufacture half frames 16 gauge guns and what was the frame size of all half frames ?? Also--what was the standard chamber length on all gauges from 12 to 28 and the choke bored from stock to final delivery ?
Allan

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

There is an O frame 16 in the Amoskeag auction right now.

[edgarspencer]

Brian, the numbers may be skewed geographically also. There may be more 1 frame 16s in the pheasant areas, like the midwest, and more 0 frame 16s in the Northeast, and other Grouse hunting areas.
I bought a nice 0 frame DH at Baltimore.