Got a very decent 12 ga. 30" Parker Trojan local consignment tonite 600$. My first, likely last Parker. I'm pleased. jack
I bought a 90% cc Trojan 12-bore 20 years ago for $850, and still have it. It's a back-up gun for ducks, and my son uses it for pheasants when he comes home to IL from VA. I suppose it's worth $2,500 bucks, but, I guess, I'll die owning it.
To save airport hassle, I bought Ed Jr. a Trojan 12-bore at the Vintage Cup in '08 so he can practice in VA--$800--not in much cc condition, but good screws and all original, a nice shooter. Parker Trojans are my favorite grade.
I bought a nice NIB Trojan 12-bore from a dealer in 1995 for $2,000; sold it two or three years ago for $7,500...and the guy flipped it through Jim Julia's auction for $10,350 with buyer's juice, but net of seller's juice, insurance, and shipping probably lost money.
A Parker Trojan 12-bore will get the job done for $600 to $800. Everybody "needs" to get the job done if he's a shooter...all the rest is just "want." EDM