New Member with Trojan questions

[Double Play]

Greg,
Being an ''impulse buyer" can be a bad thing with old SxS's unless you are somewhat educated as to what to look for. If I were you I would do a lot of reading on this website and other sources before getting too involved. It's always easier to buy a bad gun than it is to sell one.

[Andy Kelley]

Greg you got a great shooter and you learned a great deal from the experience. I think you should also invest in some Parker books and when you go to the gun show get permission from the vendors to pick up their guns. Try to make the show a learning experience and not just a place to spend money. In the end you will eventually buy smarter but also have a better understanding of what you want. Best of luck! Andy

[B. Dudley]

Just a note a out the buttstock. How is the fit of the metal to the wood? I mentioned that the form or shape was not correct on it. This is a dead giveaway that it is not original. It looks a bit fat if anything. And that buttstock could most likely be shaped down to a correct profile in the wrist and comb areas. Add some checkering and it would not be as obvious that the stock is not original. And, doing this may actually boost value.

[todd allen]

Unless you paid thousands of dollars, it don't matter what the group think is.
That's a lot of gun for 550 bucks! You need to find out what your bird dog, and the quail think of it.

[Greg Loupis]

I always wondered if a re-worked gun like mine would be worth more, the same or less than a original beat to hell 10% gun (same make, year, grade)?
Here are some pictures of the wood to metal fit.




Greg

[Dennis]

Greg, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Value is what you put on the gun not somebody else. I like your gun a lot and think it has a lot of value as a shooter. Having said that I would not have bought it as I prefer guns that are original or mostly so. A recoil pad installed would not deter me but having the stock lengthened with matching wood would put me off entirely. My neighbor would jump at the chance to have your gun because he is from an old ranching family who puts value on usability rather than originality. It all depends on what you, the buyer, are looking for. It matters not what the rest of us think.

[Greg Loupis]

Originally Posted by Dennis V. Nix

Greg, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Value is what you put on the gun not somebody else. I like your gun a lot and think it has a lot of value as a shooter. Having said that I would not have bought it as I prefer guns that are original or mostly so. A recoil pad installed would not deter me but having the stock lengthened with matching wood would put me off entirely. My neighbor would jump at the chance to have your gun because he is from an old ranching family who puts value on usability rather than originality. It all depends on what you, the buyer, are looking for. It matters not what the rest of us think.

I understand what you are saying. The gun is worth all of what I paid for it ....to me. I'm wondering if more people would be inclined to spend $550 on a gun like mine (as a shooter) or a beat up 10% original Trojan. After all....most people (that I know) that like guns don't have $10k+ to spend on a perfect gun that will just sit in the safe.
Now that I know that you wouldn't but a gun like mine and some here would.....would you spend $550 on a beat up 10% Trojan? I would like others to wiegh in on this also please. I'm just trying to get a feel for what I should be looking for at the next show.
Any comments on the wood to metal fit. It looks pretty good to me. Any information good or bad will help me a lot.
Thanks in advance,
Greg

[Dennis]

Greg, no I would not spend the $550.00 on a 10% Trojan. Personally I would rather save my money to perhaps twice that and buy one of the many guns that are offered here on the Parker Forums to members. I look at my guns as long lasting treasures and when I add up the money per day over let's say a 10 or 20 year time period it is pretty cheap. Since you asked if it were me I would happily use the Trojan for a couple of seasons (depending on your finances) and then trade/sell it to buy something better, maybe an 85% Trojan. I hope that makes sense but again that is MY way of thinking.

Dennis

[charlie cleveland]

greg i think you bought a bargain in that gun...nice looking gun too the eye and should be a good one in the field...me i d rather have a gun like yours instead of the 10 percent gun at same price... charlie

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

Just a note a out the buttstock. How is the fit of the metal to the wood? I mentioned that the form or shape was not correct on it. This is a dead giveaway that it is not original. It looks a bit fat if anything. And that buttstock could most likely be shaped down to a correct profile in the wrist and comb areas. Add some checkering and it would not be as obvious that the stock is not original. And, doing this may actually boost value.

Greg,

Certainly your gun is worth every penny you paid for it. Someone looking for just barrels (if they are good) would pay that much for it. The replacement wood fit looks good from what I can see. All I was suggesting was confirmed by Brian, the addition of checkering in my opinion would add more to the value of the gun than the checkering costs in most cases. I don't know what Brian charges, but this is based upon what I have paid to others.

I too like to rescue these homeless Parkers, and rework them to my satisfaction. Then using them after this gives me as much enjoyment as buying one that is completely original and needs no work. Checkering and indexing screws will give a somewhat original appearance, and the blued receiver will wear longer than case colors and for a field gun, there is no problem with that.

But if you don't put a dime into it, you can always recover your money after enjoying it.