TRAP SHOTGUN

[Dean Romig]

Danny, your SBT is engraved in the SC style.

[Austin W Hogan]

I didn't count them 1 by 1, but about 250 of these S grade SBT's were made during the middle of the WWI years of 1917 -18. That is almost 1 per working day; it certainly would have overloaded Parker's engraving and checking staff.
I wonder where the rest of these S's are hiding?

Best, Austin

[Danny Wiley]

Originally Posted by Austin W Hogan

I didn't count them 1 by 1, but about 250 of these S grade SBT's were made during the middle of the WWI years of 1917 -18. That is almost 1 per working day; it certainly would have overloaded Parker's engraving and checking staff.
I wonder where the rest of these S's are hiding?

Best, Austin

do you have any idea on value of gun thanks

[Bill Murphy]

The compilers of the Serialization Book used the stock books to identify gun grades. I haven't seen the stock book entries for single barrel guns for a while. Possibly, the stock book entries do not show grades for single barrels. I don't know if TPS shows any stock book entries for singles.

[George Lander]

Danny: I have Parker SN 235870 SBT. It has "SC" above the SN on the water table and the number "4" below denoting it a Grade 4. The barrel is marked "PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDAN, CT. U.S.A. ACME STEEL" with broad arrows. The barrel flat is marked with an "A". I value mine between $4,500 & $5,000.

Best Regards, George

[Bindlestiff]

While we are on the topic of SBT Parkers, I would like to ask anyone with pictures of SBT's to allow me to post them in the "Parker Grades" web page. I have a few there now but that section could use lots of help. All sections are weak but the SB and SAA sections are empty and any pictures would be a very welcome addition.

[Robert D.Hildebrand]

On Parker single barrel trap, I am trying to locate one that was sold ( in upstate NY)about 1991/92. 32 inch barrel,very good condition,owners name inscribed on right side of receiver. Ser. no. c 209586. Does anyone collect these shotguns? Regards Bob Hildebrand

[Bill Murphy]

How was it sold and whose name was on the receiver? Yes, there are those of us who collect single traps, and not only Parkers. I have a neighbor who has from C to A and an A1 Special upgrade by Robert Runge. He also has outrageous single barrel Smiths and and Bakers. The Fox collectors are on the hunt for singles also.

[Robert D.Hildebrand]

Bill Thanks for your response. This Parker single barrel trap was orginally owned by my grandfather. He used to shoot trap at Alantic city during the 20's. Following his death 1950 ,one of his sons tooked it to New Hampshire. My father ( the oldest of the brothers) obtained it from him ~ 1968. After my father died it was passed on to my brother. Following his death, 1992 I found out from his wife that he had sold all his "stuff" before he died. The gun may have been refinished by Larry Del Greggo in Illian,N.Y.The name on the receiver ' A M Hildebrand, supposedly done by the factory.I have been trying to locate it eversince. Regards, Bob H.

[Bindlestiff]

Robert,

Only a small percentage of the PGCA members read this forum. You might want to consider placing a Wanted Ad in The Parker Pages.