Do you collect other sporting items besides Parkers?

[6pt-Sika]

I think the largest amount of items in one grouping is when I was hung up on Marlin lever actions . Think I had over 125 . My biggest by item collection was steam engines when I had three for a total weight of about 38,000-40,000 pounds . I think the most dollar consuming was when I started accumulating Parker’s .

[randallro]

haha...I bet I’m the only one here with a small collection of historic and classic surfboards and snowboards. I do have a bunch of old side by sides too.

[John Bastiani]

Besides collecting guns-I have acquired several decoys(masons and individual carvers) Some Winchester store items(my favorite is a early super rare 1920's wooden childs wagon in beautiful untouched condition with store tag). A few examples of sporting art-one by Edmund Osthaus. I used to have several shotshell boxes and antique ammo but only kept a couple of favorites. I also have around 15 fishing creels from top makers like Lawrence and Macmonies. Almost forgot to mention the antique Limoge game plates and the whole set of antique Buffalo pottery game plates in my china cabinet made by Gustav Stickley in the 1920's.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Besides Parkers, I collect (and shoot) varmint caliber rifles, MSRs, Parker catalogs and other items with the Parker name attached, Lefever guns, fixed blade, folding and assisted opening knives… also have a lot of books from various genres, a nice baseball card collection, reloading equipment, tools, Hawaiian shirts, and last but not least, BLING!! ���� Can’t forget various forms of tunage whether on vinyl or CD. ��

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

I’ve been collecting sporting books for much longer than I have double guns. My focus has been American upland game books, but waterfowl is included.

Ditto here, to the letter.





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[BRDHNTR]

Because way back in my early years i couldn't afford to buy decoys, i ordered cork blocks and carved them. Did this for many years as my friends that i duck hunted with always were asking me to make some for them. Have a few left that ive made and will keep for my two grandsons. I particularly enjoyed making them out of high density cork blocks.

[edgarspencer]

I was not previously aware of this, but according to my wife, I collect everything.

[William Woods]

Upland prints, books, English Setter related items, and thanks to Destry gun patches.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I was not previously aware of this, but according to my wife, I collect everything.

As long as she lets you collect, why say anything!?

[Craig Larter]

Thanks everyone for your posts. I think it's interesting to see what others collect besides Parker guns. When we meet, online or at events, it's fun to connect with Parker friends on different collecting subjects/ passions.