Engraved Trojan

[Bruce Day]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

20ga

Why? Because Dick Washburn could. Now owned by a good friend who might have a few Parkers. He uses this for small bird hunting.

The gun was not intended for anyone else, not intended for resale, not intended for any purpose other than the personal satisfaction and use of a master gunsmith and engraver as an exercise of his abilities. Yes, it would have been easier if Mr Washburn had started with a V grade frame, but so what? Yes, it has the large checkering of a Trojan grade, but again so what? Besides, removing the coarser checkering and re-checkering with finer LPI would have brought the wood level to below the metal level, the fittings would have stood out, and maybe Mr Washburn did not want that. It was done because he wanted to.

As always, posters are invited to post photos of their own work in comparison and for discussion.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

The gun was not intended for anyone else, not intended for resale, not intended for any purpose other than the personal satisfaction and use of a master gunsmith and engraver as an exercise of his abilities. Yes, it would have been easier if Mr Washburn had started with a V grade frame, but so what? Yes, it has the large checkering of a Trojan grade, but again so what? Besides, removing the coarser checkering and re-checkering with finer LPI would have brought the wood level to below the metal level, the fittings would have stood out, and maybe Mr Washburn did not want that. It was done because he wanted to.

As always, posters are invited to post photos of their own work in comparison and for discussion.

And maybe Mr Washburn wanted to hunt with the gun and wanted courser checkering for grip in the field. It's a custom gun ! So it's only up to him what he wants not what others feel should have been done. It was "his" gun.....

[Mike Franzen]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

As always, posters are invited to post photos of their own work in comparison and for discussion.

Very few have anything comparable. Thanks again Bruce for bringing this and so many other fine Parker's to light.

[chris dawe]

From Bruce ..."The gun was not intended for anyone else, not intended for resale, not intended for any purpose other than the personal satisfaction and use of a master gunsmith and engraver as an exercise of his abilities."

You said it all right there ,we all know what the gun is and what it isn't ,there was no secret as to its origin ,no question as to the skill that created it and who it was created for .

Thank you once again for sharing Bruce

[Patriot4God&Country]

I am new here to the Parker forum... Inherited a 1926 Engraved 20 Gauge Trojan 16 years ago and started this journey then, and frustratingly quit shortly after. I did see two different appraiser's that were highly recommended at the time and both gave me similar info about the engravings and neither could really comprehend why on the Trojan. I put it in the safe and gonna start down this road again, and any help and or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and I hope you have a Great Day!

[RONALD SHOOK]

Originally Posted by Troy Beedle

I am new here to the Parker forum... Inherited a 1926 Engraved 20 Gauge Trojan 16 years ago and started this journey then, and frustratingly quit shortly after. I did see two different appraiser's that were highly recommended at the time and both gave me similar info about the engravings and neither could really comprehend why on the Trojan. I put it in the safe and gonna start down this road again, and any help and or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and I hope you have a Great Day!

I wish mine had nicer wood. If I knew the value of the gun I might invest in upgraded wood but it would be expensive. Since my wood is plain, and looks original, I think my gun was engraved after it left the factory.
Thanks,
Ron Shook

[Patriot4God&Country]

Originally Posted by RONALD SHOOK

I wish mine had nicer wood. If I knew the value of the gun I might invest in upgraded wood but it would be expensive. Since my wood is plain, and looks original, I think my gun was engraved after it left the factory.
Thanks,
Ron Shook

Thank you for the reply Ron. This gun was dropped and a small piece is missing from the stock and was lost. I would also be interested in replacing & or having repaired. I have no idea on price or even a actual value of the gun to see if worth investment.

Thank you,
Troy

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by Troy Beedle

Thank you for the reply Ron. This gun was dropped and a small piece is missing from the stock and was lost. I would also be interested in replacing & or having repaired. I have no idea on price or even a actual value of the gun to see if worth investment.

Thank you,
Troy

An easy and pretty inexpensive repair for a good stock man. It will still be visible, but will not look bad as they should match the walnut and finish.

[Bruce Day]

Ttt because people have asked for photos of this old Trojan.


A couple of us are out on the southern plains quail hunting for a week. We needed a safe place so we have our cuddle puppies and we plan to be in the stockmans and oilmans bar tonight for milk cookies and whisky. I'll ask the boys hanging on the rail if this is a safe zone like I've heard about on the TV.

Quail, bird dogs, double shot guns and red dirt. Doesn't get much better.

[Stan Hillis]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

Ttt because people have asked for photos of this old Trojan.


A couple of us are out on the southern plains quail hunting for a week. We needed a safe place so we have our cuddle puppies and we plan to be in the stockmans and oilmans bar tonight for milk cookies and whisky. I'll ask the boys hanging on the rail if this is a safe zone like I've heard about on the TV.

Quail, bird dogs, double shot guns and red dirt. Doesn't get much better.

There's no shortage of red dirt here in GA too, Bruce.

SRH