Trojan 16 Guage Restoration

[Kensal Rise]

Larry:
Do not be too giddy about Turnbull. Inspect the work closely, and understand that their reputation has more than one dimension.

[Larry Angus]

Here are some pics of the metal minus the barrells. My barrells are approximately 75% with one very tiny ding that does not showing on inside. The barrells inside are very shiney with no pits at all.

As I said the wood is away at Turnbulls and I will discuss the correct checkering with them before they start the job. I will be happy to let you know what I pay for the checkering and the finish once I approve their quote.

I know this is only a Trojan, but I think it is in very good shape and I was always proud to own it even before I knew anything about Parker shotguns. Once I learned what is was I was suprised to find out how much tempered finish was left on the frame. The photos only show the tempering on the forend metal and the water table. I am really glad that I learned enough to leave it alone. I almost had the metal refinished, but retrieved it from my smith before it was sent out. I had a bad feeling that I was doing the wrong thing and after joining this association I called my gunsmith and put the brakes on!

This gun was owned by my grandfather and I have babied it since I was a kid (I'm 58 now). I used to love cleaning my father's and grandfather's guns when I was a kid and the parker was one of the one I enjoyed taking apart and lightly cleaning. I will eventually give this gun and many others to my grandson.

Enjoy the pics and my research letter.