First year Trojans vs later year Trojans

[B. Dudley]

The Trojan was born as a result of James Hayes 1910-1911 “$25 gun project”.

At the time, all other manufacturers offered an entry level gun at that price point. Parker’s entry level gun at the time (the VH) was nearly double that price point.

[Rick Riddell]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

The Trojan was born as a result of James Hayes 1910-1911 “$25 gun project”.

At the time, all other manufacturers offered an entry level gun at that price point. Parker’s entry level gun at the time (the VH) was nearly double that price point.

Please elaborate more on the "$25 project gun" ! What is the story behind that?