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Lawrence,
Don't dispare, you'll kill the gun for yourself. Those little 20 gauge Trojans are stocked right and they shoot as well as any gun I have ever thrown to my shoulder. Hell, we all spend more than what a gun is worth most of the time. I would think that in the long run when you have worn the blue off the barrels the little Parker will have given you more satisfaction than..... well I'll let you fill in that blank. My 20 gauge Trojan is very special to me and I hope yours will be for you and yours. Kindest, Harry |
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12-11-2009, 03:24 PM
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Actually - Dean might be a bit low, BUT - I think he's in the right ballpark. For example, we had a 20GA Parker Trojan redone by DelGrego (copy of the receipt) that was simply beautiful. It sold at KTP for $2295 about two years ago - and spent less than 2 days in inventory. For that - I also agree with Harry... Make it "your Parker" by using it - and it becomes even my valuable to you as the years go by. For example - I have a 20 GA VH redone by DelGrego which has been my "go to" Parker for years... I wouldn't sell it for the world as it has far too many great memories for me...
Best to you! John |
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12-11-2009, 04:13 PM
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My recently bought 20 gauge Trojan is already "Special" Enjoy the gun for what it is. Birds don't care about engraving and pretty wood....
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"Much care is bestowed to make it what the Sportsman needs-a good gun"-Charles Parker |
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12-11-2009, 04:58 PM
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I would not like feeling as though I had been taken either but at least the gun was redone by Babe and his father in the 70's. If you didn't already ask, see if Babe will verify/state that in writing if possible. A DelGrego restoration of that era means more too many people and is usually worth more than if it was done by some unknown smith.
I am fortunate to have two Trojan 20's, one partially restored by DelGrego and one original. I like and shoot them both. Remember the old adage, you never pay too much, you just pay too soon. Enjoy it while the value catches up, small bore prices including Trojans have been escalating fast. |
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12-11-2009, 08:25 PM
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Lawrence, pricewise, I think that John is on the money. Also, those little 20's are nice guns, enjoy it and don't be afraid to take her out and get her dirty.
Tim |
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Don't forget that Ed's old Trojan 12 sold for more than ten grand at auction.
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12-12-2009, 11:40 AM
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Bill given the subject of this thread are you suggesting Ed's former Trojan 12 was also a DelGrego redo?
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12-12-2009, 11:49 AM
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Ed Muderlak's Trojan 12ga was new in the box, with wrapping, never shot and possibly never assembled. I don't recall seeing any extractor drag marks on the standing breech. It was sold by EDM to Mark Vollinger, who later placed it for auction with James Julia. The gun gaveled for about $10,000 and with commission, likely totalled about $11,000, although I've forgot exact amounts.
The price fetched by that gun should not be taken as a price setting for Trojans in general, redone or worn original condition. |
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