Nice Parker History Article

Matt Natoli · 06-12-2012, 02:33 PM

Hi everyone,

In researching the differences between Parker Special Steel and Vulcan Steel I came across this article. This is most likely, known facts, here on the forum, but if there are newcomers like myself, it was interesting reading and educational as well.

Here is a link to the article from The American Society of Arms Collectors:

http://asoac.org/bulletins/90_parker_parker.pdf

Matt

Dean Romig · 06-12-2012, 10:02 PM

Yup, we have all seen that. Thank you. You really need to get yourself a copy of "The Parker Story".

Matt Natoli · 06-12-2012, 10:18 PM

I'm actually looking for a copy.

Matt

OH Osthaus · 06-13-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Natoli

I'm actually looking for a copy.

Matt

Matt - last I knew there were blemished copies available at a good price through The Double Gun Journal, it has been mentioned here that the blemishes, what ever they are are not noticable.

I got my still in the wrapper copy from these folks, it seemed a fair price and they were good to deal with although I see they no longer list the slipcased version

http://www.idsabooks.com/cgi-bin/idb455/106754.html

Opening Day · 06-13-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Natoli

I'm actually looking for a copy.

Matt

Check out Double Gun Journal they were the publishers of the Parker Story and they are selling "blems" or seconds for around $200 for both copies. I have seen a couple of these sets and I cannot see anything wrong with them.

Steve Hodges · 06-13-2012, 09:15 AM

I have a set of the "Blems" that I recently purchased from the DGJ for $195, and I cannot see where the "Blem" is

It is a very nice set.

Matt Natoli · 06-13-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

I have a set of the "Blems" that I recently purchased from the DGJ for $195, and I cannot see where the "Blem" is

It is a very nice set.

Just ordered a set from DGJ for $195, can't wait to read these.

Thanks for the tip.

Matt

OH Osthaus · 06-13-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Natoli

How recently did you purchase them? I just checked the DGJ's web site and I only see the 2 Vol trade edition offered for $295, am I missing it listed somewhere?

Matt

they aren;t on the web site - but were still listed in the current issue

as "some" still available.

the order number is shown as 800-447-1658

Matt Natoli · 06-13-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Losey

they aren;t on the web site - but were still listed in the current issue

as "some" still available.

the order number is shown as 800-447-1658

Thank, just placed an order.

Matt

Dean Romig · 06-13-2012, 03:01 PM

call direct to Double Gun Journal 231-536-7439