New Member with Trojan questions

[Bill Zachow]

As long as whomever did the bluing work did not hot blue the barrels, then the gun is worth about what you paid for it. If the barrels were hot blued, then all bets are off as the barrels could be severly damaged.

[Greg Loupis]

Originally Posted by Bill Zachow

As long as whomever did the bluing work did not hot blue the barrels, then the gun is worth about what you paid for it. If the barrels were hot blued, then all bets are off as the barrels could be severly damaged.

Thanks for the response Bill. The barrels were not re-blued. They are in pretty good shape. I was hoping it was worth more than I paid. lol.
Anyone know the date of this gun? The seller told me 1915.
Thanks in advance,
Greg

[Eldon Goddard]

Yes it was made in 1915. How do you know the barrels were not reblued as the gun is nearly 100 years old?

[Greg Loupis]

Originally Posted by Eldon Goddard

Yes it was made in 1915. How do you know the barrels were not reblued as the gun is nearly 100 years old?

I guess I can't say 100% but the bluing on the barrels looks thin and is worn thru a bit at the sides of the muzzle. The bluing on the case looks new.
What I can't understand is why would someone blue the case? It isn't supposed to be blued is it? I mean....with the barrels and wood in such good shape. Why would they blue the case? Did Parker make any Trojans with blued cases?
Thanks,
Greg

[Eldon Goddard]

As far as I know Parker never made any blued cases. If I would have to guess I would say that reblueing would be cheaper to do then re case coloring. Other members on this forum know alot more than I however. The gun is a great find. I would buy it for 550.