Another Trojan Question from the New Guy

[Matt Valinsky]

Well, what can I say. I've been looking at a Trojan 16Ga., serial # 177368 and pretty much talked myself into needing to have it. The shop owner threw a wrench into the works when he brought out another Trojan and offered a deal on both. The second Trojan is serial # 215477. The tag reads 12Ga., 30 inch barrels full and full. This gun is in some what better condition than the 16Ga.

So, the question, might the description on the tag true to the gun?

Are Parkers kinda like firewood, a guy can never have one stick to much? All I wanted was a Parker to hunt with.

Thanks for your help Folks. Matt

[Dean Romig]

Depending on the kind of hunting you do, the sixteen might be just the gun you need. I know for me it would be... but if you regularly shoot waterfowl and pheasants the twelve might be more to your liking. Some of us older guys like a bit lighter gun for traipsing all over God's Green Acres in search of closer and smaller upland birds and the sixteen would certainly fill that bill.

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

I say you should get both.

[Matt Valinsky]

Hunting we do, some of both Grouse and Pheasants. Over the years I've used the 16Ga. for both. Once upon a time quail were thrown into the mix, not so much anymore. I think only a couple counties are open for them this year

If the Trojan 12Ga. would check out to be what the tag indicates and the "package" price is doable, I might go ahead a do it.

Of course, I might be sleeping in the barn tomorrow night. Wouldn't be the first time.

Thanks, Matt

[OH Osthaus]

215477 is listed as a pistol grip 12 gauge Trojan with 30 inch barrels.

sounds like a match, one for each hand

[Matt Valinsky]

Thanks Rick, so it is full and full?

By the way, good looking Setter you had pictures of.

Thanks, MAtt

[OH Osthaus]

thanks Matt, the last dark one is mine, the other's are hunting parters of some of the other Old Hemlock Family.

as for chokes - they don't show in the book - but I think that's normal for a 30 inch Trojan

[Pa SxS]

When you say "tag", what tag are you referring to? Is it a tag the gun shop put on the gun or is it a Parker Hang tag?

[Matt Valinsky]

Pa SXS, Just the tag the shop has on the gun.

Rick, Old hemlock - Good stuff!

[Paul P.]

Matt, there is no such thing as to many Parkers. They are a disease and it is incureable. Sit back and enjoy the ride.
Also when buying another Parker, a piece of jewlry for her helps make the medicine go down.
I've proven this. There is a gun shop here in San Antonio that has a Montana Silversmith display in it. My wife will always go in with me.