Parker 16 ga.

[Mills]

People talk about 0 frames vs 1 frames, but I have found barrel length makes a big difference. I have a GH 1 frame with 26" barrels and it handles as well or better than some 0 frames

[Reggie B]

Originally Posted by John Bastiani

Have enjoyed all your replys on the 16 ga. After reading how much you gentlemen think about your Parker 16's- I decided to give Connecticut shotgun a call on a BHE 16 ga.-30" barrels that they had listed as basically a mint original gun. To my dismay-it was already sold. Maybe somebody on the site purchased the gun and will give us some insights about it.

That particular BHE 16 has been listed a few months now. It appeared to be a very nice Parker and the 30" barrels appealed to me. The price tag wasn't very appealing at $39,995! I thought it was overpriced about $9,995.00. But apparently someone thought otherwise.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

That particular BHE 16 has been listed a few months now. It appeared to be a very nice Parker and the 30" barrels appealed to me. The price tag wasn't very appealing at $39,995! I thought it was overpriced about $9,995.00. But apparently someone thought otherwise.

I have considered a few different shooters from CT Shotgun, but they have not been open to "offers" even as the guns sat there at prices higher than I thought they should be (both Parkers and other brands). I bought one gun from them, a VH 12 and admittedly it was in finer condition than I anticipated by a large margin.

[John Bastiani]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

That particular BHE 16 has been listed a few months now. It appeared to be a very nice Parker and the 30" barrels appealed to me. The price tag wasn't very appealing at $39,995! I thought it was overpriced about $9,995.00. But apparently someone thought otherwise.

I thought the price was high too but was going to try and talk them down since it had been for sale awhile. Actually-according to the salesman-the gun has been sold for some time. For some reason Connecticut shotgun won't take the guns off their website or Guns International after they have been sold. He told me he was taking this gun off as we spoke yesterday but it is still listed. I bought a pair of 28 gauge nickel plated snapcaps off them recently that was listed on Guns International(I think they still are) and they held my money for two weeks before I called them to find out the status of my purchase and they informed me that they were out of stock. Dealers need to take sold items off these websites as soon as possible.

[Mills]

Two of my 16's

[Mike of the Mountain]

Bought another 16g Parker today. A 1927 Trojan 30" 1 frame 6lb 6oz with great dimensions. I have plans for this gun. It'll be ready for the Spring Southern. Just sayin'.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Bought another 16g Parker today. A 1927 Trojan 30" 1 frame 6lb 6oz with great dimensions. I have plans for this gun. It'll be ready for the Spring Southern. Just sayin'.

That sounds like a beauty Mike

[Dean Romig]

Wow, a 16 gauge Trojan with 30” barrels - now THAT’S a rare bird!!





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[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Jeff Stegmeier

I'm enjoying this discussion immensely because I have always liked 16's. They are generally nicely balanced, light weight and can be used for a wide variety of game.

Now, regarding Mr. Mobirdhunters's collection I would like make one observation. If I'm reading this thread correctly, yesterday he stated "John, stay away from 16s.". This morning he provided us a list of his 16b collection, which included 20, that's right, 20 shotguns. And he stated "I like 'em".

Hmmmmm! Kinda makes you think........ As he hinted, he's a hoarder.

Uh-Oh, I think I'm caught! Well, Jeff, you got me, but remember that I have altruistic intentions in buying 16s. (And, for Harold, I forgot I do also have an early Flues 16, a wonderfully light bird gun choked open-tight).

Here's one of my favorite 16s -- a Parker CHE with Bernard barrels. Don't buy those Bernard barrel guns, either. They just can't take being shot 100 years later. So, call me if you see one and I'll try to get it off the market.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Bought another 16g Parker today. A 1927 Trojan 30" 1 frame 6lb 6oz with great dimensions. I have plans for this gun. It'll be ready for the Spring Southern. Just sayin'.

Which just goes to show you don't have to have an 0 frame 16 to get a lighter gun. That sounds like a winner, Mike.