One of his relatives actually posted on the forum about a Parker he had about a year ago. He said the family still had the gun but didn't give much more information.
Rutledge also made box style turkey calls. I've always figured that if one of those turned up at auction it would make a record selling price for a call. I believe there's a pic of one in Harlan's book but there was some question as to whether it was really a Rutledge made call amongst the collectors.
Destry
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I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV
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