1930 Parker Catalog Help
 

I was oiling my guns the other day and came across a catalog that I must have acquired over time. I am wondering if this is in fact an original 1930s Parker Gun Catalog with original order form included. Could this be an original 1913 catalog?

It has a string binder and there is stamped disclaimer inside cover. In the back was the order form. There is some moisture (humidity) to the inside pages but has not damaged the writing or images. The pages feel wrinkled at worst.

To be honest, there was a time where I was acquiring Parker memorabilia with what might be considered reckless abandon. I have more pictures if necessary to make a determination. Thanks in advance.

Looks like the real deal from here.
The aged and bumped binding corners doesn't look like it could have happened to a reprint unless it had gone through a washing machine.





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There are a couple of Parker paper experts that I rely on. Hopefully, they will see this and chime in. TPS has year by year descriptions that are very helpful.

A 1915 original Parker catalog. Similar content to the "Pine Cone" catalogs. Value of a very clean, near mint example is $650 to $750. Yours is a representative example that may get $100 or maybe much more in an ebay auction. Show us some of your other acquisitions.

Thank you for the quick reply. I was interested in the authenticity of the catalog but it also helps to know the value. The amount is certainly in line with something I would have spent over ten years ago. I have no idea what I spent or the value of the first edition Muderlak seen here. I also see the Baer books on my bookshelf in my home office.

Somewhere there is a box of buttplates, locks, boxes and other items that I can't find since we moved to Alabama.

Is there a dust jacket for your Muderlak book?





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Dean, our mutual friend, Tom Keer said I should ask you my questions before I decided to post on the forum. He said you would be able to answer my questions. Small world. Thanks for responding!

There is no paper dust jacket. It came inside a hardboard black sleeve/case that the book slides into. You might be able to see it under the book. The entire package was wrapped in clear protective plastic which didn't last very long once I received it.

Small World indeed!
Ton is a good writer and he contributed several articles to Parker Pages years ago when I was editor.

It’s definitely a limited edition and one that I don’t have in my collection of Parker books… yet.


But I do have that original advertisement in an old issue of American Sportsman or Hunting and Fishing magazine fron the 1930’s that is depicted on the cover of your book.

The Parker gun pictured is a Trojan after the discontinuation of the rib extension.



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He is one of the best! Our paths weaved in and out of the fishing industry. He is the reason I bought my first Parker. I've fallen off a bit in the last ten years but the banter with Tom has never stopped!