Trojan vs Trojan
Recently a true auction just ended that featured the two Trojan’s described below, in the auctioneer’s own words. I watched with interest to see which gun would attract the most interest and sell for the highest amount. Conventional wisdom states that refinishing a gun lowers it value and decreases its desirability. The market place might beg to differ. What’s your conclusion?
(1) “Parker Trojan, 12 ga. side by side shotgun. Serial #205455, mfg. 1923. Professionally reconditioned to excellent condition! Looks factory new with fresh barrel blue, case-color and new wood. Nice! 30" ribbed barrels have nice bores. Action has been tightened. Double triggers. Extractors. Dogshead hard buttplate. Rescrewed. Nice checkering. Vivid markings. Gorgeous!”
(2) “Parker Trojan, 12 ga. side by side shotgun. Serial #222015, mfg. 1926. Good condition. Neat old Trojan from the "Roarin' 20's" with 28" Trojan Steel barrels. Left bores is nice and shiny, right bore has just one or two rough spots that could scrub out. Choked M/F. Fading blue on barrels. Vivid markings. Wood is good with hunting marks - Pac pad has been professionally fitted. LOP is 14 1/8" over pad. 25% case color on receiver. Tight action. Double triggers. Extractors. Shows plenty of field use - freckling on barrels in places and some patina starting on the receiver carry area. Checkering is good with some smoothness. Plenty of zip left in this American Classic!”
#1 had 37 bidders and sold for $900
#2 had 16 bidders and sold for $490
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