Guns International #: 102996470
Seller's Inventory #: 247515

Category - Parker Shotguns - Shotguns - American

Category
Parker Shotguns
Shotguns - American

PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SxS 12g. TROJAN Grade HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R ICONIC HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun Made in 1914

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PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SxS 12g. TROJAN Grade HAMMERLESS Shotgun C&R

ICONIC HUNTING/SPORTING Shotgun Made in 1914

Here we present a C&R Parker Brothers Trojan Grade Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hammerless Shotgun, made in 1914 in Meriden, Connecticut. Charles Parker was an entrepreneur who began working in U.S. manufacturing in the 1830s. Interestingly, one of his first products was a coffee mill. He also collaborated on several government contracts to make arms during the American Civil War, including one for the Model 1861 and then a truly interesting, rare breech-loading design for the state of Kentucky, called the Triplett & Scott Carbine. Finally, in 1866, after his experience in arms manufacture for the war effort, he and his sons, Wilbur and Dexter, began the company Parker Brothers, making sporting shotguns. This company is considered by many to have been the best manufacturer of fine American shotguns, ever. The company was in business until 1942.

The Trojan was first produced in 1912 and was Parker's attempt to get into the less expensive market at a sales price of $25.50. To keep the costs down, in an effort to appeal to the "average" man, no customer options were offered on the Trojan. This kept production costs down and made the factory processes easier, remember production line processes were not mature at that time. To reduce costs even further, the latching system was changed and around 1920 the rib extension was eliminated. Engraving was nonexistent and the checkering patterns were simple and done in a course 12 lines to the inch. The Trojan frame is uncharacteristic of all the other grades and is surely done to further simplify production. Even the butt plate was changed to be less involved, dropping the traditional dogs head in favor of a straight, molded black plastic or rubber butt plate with only a few horizontal lines across it. The forend latch hardware was replaced by a simple internal spring latch and is removed by pulling on the top of the forend.

Though some exceptions exist, the Trojan was not available for specific order.  It was limited to 12, 16 and 20 gauge and to specific frame sizes; 2, 1 and 0 respectively.  Barrel lengths were fixed to two choices per gauge.  Ejectors and single triggers were not produced for the Trojan. It was made until 1939 when Remington dropped it from the line after their move to Ilion, NY. Despite the plain exterior, the quality is as good as other Parkers and they carry and swing as expected like all Parkers models.

The overall condition is nearing fine. Original barrel finish. The frame is refinished. Robust action. The bores are bright. A Small dent is present on the right barrel about ¾ up from the breech and is quite subtle. Sharp checkering. Fine stock overall. A stable crack is present on the underside of the forend. Legible markings. Numbers match.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrels are 30 inches.
Caliber: 12 Gauge

Chambers: 2-5/8 inch with Extractor

Chokes: Full/Full

LOP: 14-3/16 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio and Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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Antique: Yes