Here is a rare, vintage “THE HUNTER’S FRIEND” TURKEY CALL.  It was made by Raymond C. Walker (“Pappy”) and one of his sons (Robert D.).  Initially, the box calls were made of 100% walnut.  Later, they were changed to a walnut lid and cherry sides.  Some of their calls are smooth-sided, while others are grooved-sided.  I don’t know if one type is earlier than the other.  (THIS CALL IS AN ALL-WALNUT, SMOOTH-SIDED CALL.)  It is modelled after M.L. Lynch’s call with smooth or ridged sides and angling inward towards the base.  Some of the calls have “Mfg. By. R.C. Walker & Son, 323-E. Park. Ave., State College, Pa.” while others only have the name and address.  The call in this auction has the name and address stamping.  NOTE:  NO ZIP CODE, so it was made prior to the mid 1960’s.  The call is in used condition.  (Note: 3-pictures shown lacquer / finish imperfections in / on the call).

The duo started making calls in the 1960’s at Raymond’s workshop at 323 E. Park Avenue, State College, PA (Centre County).  They made them 4 – 5 years, but definitely stopped making them 4 years prior to Raymond’s death in 1977.  My information source said they made well less than 500 calls.

Pappy was a carpenter for O.W. Houts & Son in State College, PA and Robert worked at Cerro, Copper & Brass in Bellefonte, PA.  Raymond lived from July 1895 through March 1977, while Robert lived from October 1917 through March 2000.

The winning bidder pays $11.00 in postage.  Save postage monies when I can combine shipments.  This call will be mailed after monies clear the banks.  Thanks for visiting and bidding!!!!  Check out my other calls and items currently being auctioned on e-bay.