Parker catalog appraisal request

[Forrest Grilley]

I have just acquired a 1937 Parker catalog from a friend, and to be honest I don't know much about Parker catalogs. From what I understand this is the last catalog Parker/Remington produced. I would love to hear from someone who is experienced with collecting Parker catalogs who could give an rough estimate on what this particular catalog might be worth.

There are a couple small water spots on the cover, and one corner has a small dog ear. I would say the inside pages are in excellent condition, with no missing pages or tears. I have included a couple pics that might help.

[Bill Murphy]

Look at sportingcollectibles.com to find out what Pat McKune thinks they are worth. His prices are high, probably not negotiable, and he sits on them a while, but he has nice stuff. I think it's worth at least $325. Most are advertised for more.

[Forrest Grilley]

Thanks for the info Bill. That is definitely more than I thought it was worth, now I feel kind of bad that all I did in exchange for it was some simple gunsmithing. It was one of those situations where he was thinking of what to give me for the work I did. He went digging around in some boxes, pulled out the catalog and said "you have a couple Parkers don't you?" Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket too.

Thanks again.

[Jeff Kuss]

I have seen them sell from $200 to $450. Bill is in the ballpark.

[Bill Murphy]

I didn't want to bring this up in my original post, but Pat is asking $475 for one with stains on the cover. To be honest, I would not sell my "Wirebound" for any less because I don't know when the supply is going to dry up. When that happens, they will be in the stratosphere. "Whoever dies with the most Parker paper wins."

[Christopher Lien]

"Whoever dies with the most Parker paper wins."
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Very well said Bill, Cheers! :cheers:

Forrest, If your friend happens to pull another old Parker catalog out of his box and it has a Clown on the cover, you will probably see Murphy get really excited...;)

Beware the Parker paper affliction, once you start, the hunt for more undiscovered double gun related ephemera never ends...

Best, CSL
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[Jeff Kuss]

Well said Chris.

From a paper addict,
Jeff

[Bill Murphy]

Clown catalogs are a bit like Wood Duck posters. When you think there are more than a couple of them floating around, you find out that you have been looking at the same ones more than once.

[Robert Delk]

There's a 1937 wirebound on ebay right now and I have the high bid. I love competition so have at it.

[Ray Pond]

there is a Parker story on ebay also at $350.

[Christopher Lien]

Clown catalogs are a bit like Wood Duck posters. When you think there are more than a couple of them floating around, you find out that you have been looking at the same ones more than once.
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I thought most of the remaining Clown catalogs and 1929 Wood Duck calendars were squirreled away at Murphy's house...;)

Best, CSL
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[Dave Noreen]

There is a "wire bound" up for auction on ebay right now --

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1937-Remington-Parker-Gun-Illustrated-Shotgun-Catalog-Book-NR-/350541738652?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item519dea729c

[Bill Murphy]

Yup. Mr. Delk mentioned earlier that he was a bidder on this item.

[Dave Noreen]

It went for $247.16. That is the highest I've seen a wirebound go for on ebay. Previous ones I've recorded went for $240, $205.46, $171.38 and $148.49.

[Bill Murphy]

Nothing wrong with that price if you need one. Did Mr. Delk get it?