Trojan question

[David Case]

Originally Posted by James L. Martin

I have 2 20ga Trojans, great guns. The best Parker for the money.

I agree made just as well without the frills. That's the problem they were made to hunt and shoot a most are used up. Finding a nice Trojan is getting harder to find. In 16ga. Only 6,500 were made. 33,005 total in all ga's. This 16 is my second the first was a 12ga.

[Mike Franzen]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

Hell, I have a A-1 Special 12ga. Trojan in mint condition. 30in. beaver tail,
the best one I ever saw. ( Double Triggers to booth ) !

Harry

Let’s see some pictures

[Harold Pickens]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

Hell, I have a A-1 Special 12ga. Trojan in mint condition. 30in. beaver tail,
the best one I ever saw. ( Double Triggers to booth ) !

Harry

?????

[matt koepnick]

Hey all. I was just in Cabelas in Centerville Oh and was looking at their 12 gauge Trojan listed in their Gun library . Was 800.00 list. Gun was in ok condition
When i ran the barrel inspection i was surprised to see it was 2 1/2 chamber. Double checked my measurements and it was minimal 2 1/2 . not even close to 2 9/16. I was using my Brownell's set which is machinist quality. Bores were .735. choked .040 both sides.
The guy in charge had no clue what i was talking about being short short chamber, and sealed his argument by stuffing a snap cap (2 1/4 long) in the chamber and closing the action says "2 3/4". . I packed up and left San gun. The wife was outside the inspection room, and grabbed me saying lets go as she was done with them too. Guess doesnt pay to try to save at Bass Pro/Cabelas .
Any way, 2 1/2 chamber . 1926 manufacture. Mattly

[Harold Pickens]

Cabela's? Yeah that doesn't surprise me, they are not vintage gun literate. Pointed out to them that a gun with blued barrels was actually Damascus and stamped as such. They didn't believe me because the barrels were "blued".

[Bill Murphy]

I buy the gun, not the owner or salesman. In most instances, a salesman who is uninformed or arrogant is your greatest friend in a gun deal.

[Phil Yearout]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I buy the gun, not the owner or salesman. In most instances, a salesman who is uninformed or arrogant is your greatest friend in a gun deal.

Except for the ones who firmly believe a gun is worth a lot more than it is

[BRDHNTR]

I don't recall where or when I bought my 20 ga Trojan but it was in serious need of work so I shipped it out to Brad Bachelder after speaking with Brad. I told Brad to strip and clean the frame, make a repair to the toe of the butt stock, re-case color the frame and re-blue the barrels if he thought appropriate. Got the Trojan back a number of months later and needless to say Brad's work was just outstanding. The gun fits me like a glove, and I probably shoot it more frequently than my other Parkers. At the Club, I continue to get raves about this gun from my friends and others. Entry level Parker or not, it's a great gun to shoot clays with and birds as well. Every time I pick this Trojan up I'm reminded of my conversations with Brad Bachelder and the highest regard for the quality of work he performed. May he rest in peace and may the Trojan he restored bring joy and fun for many years to come.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by allen newell

I don't recall where or when I bought my 20 ga Trojan but it was in serious need of work so I shipped it out to Brad Bachelder after speaking with Brad. I told Brad to strip and clean the frame, make a repair to the toe of the butt stock, re-case color the frame and re-blue the barrels if he thought appropriate. Got the Trojan back a number of months later and needless to say Brad's work was just outstanding. The gun fits me like a glove, and I probably shoot it more frequently than my other Parkers. At the Club, I continue to get raves about this gun from my friends and others. Entry level Parker or not, it's a great gun to shoot clays with and birds as well. Every time I pick this Trojan up I'm reminded of my conversations with Brad Bachelder and the highest regard for the quality of work he performed. May he rest in peace and may the Trojan he restored bring joy and fun for many years to come.

Allen, I sure miss Brad, too.

[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Mike Franzen

Let’s see some pictures

Harry should post pictures of his “custom” Trojan. It really is a sight to behold…