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Most Rare Parker Trunk Case?
Unread 09-29-2011, 07:13 PM   #1
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Default Most Rare Parker Trunk Case?

I wonder if anyone within the world's greatest congress of Parker experts has ever seen an original Parker trunk hardcase like the one I've just acquired? And if so, is it correct and original? It seems so to me.

I've posted photos in the Album Section, if you'd be so kind as to look.

Frankly, I have NEVER seen a Parker case like this -- not even in the Parker Story. And I've had my eyes open and looking for a long time. The facts surrounding it are these:

1) It is covered in thin black (coated) leather.
2) The interior is lined with dark blue velvet type material that appears original
3) The hold-down straps for the butt section and barrel (two) are leather with snaps
4) The barrel compartment is long enough to accommodate 32-inch barrels
5) The small Parker "trade label" inside the lid seems to be fine linen with the art deco Parker name and 30 Cherry St., Meriden, Conn. address, and is in very good condition.
6) The case shows some corner wear and some modest cracking on the leather lid hinge but is otherwise in very good condition.
7) The two latches show appropriate age patina and work fine.
8) The handle is a replacement, but done very well to match. Handle escutcheons are original.

This case must have been supplied with a very high grade of Parker Gun. I'd guess CH or above.

Not that I'm interested in selling it, but I wonder what such a case might be worth?

Best, Kensal
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