So I bought a batch of paperwork/catalogs a couple weeks ago because it had a 1903 catalog in reasonable shape, as well as some other nice ones. Overall a great price for the package.

Even if I do have three copies of #57 now.

There was a surprise lurking though..

That second 1903 catalog with the loose cover page...

Isn't.

The loose cover page is just a reprint of the 1903 cover.

Underneath..

HOLY CRAP!!!

Very cool. 👍

Any surprises inside the catalog itself as far as listed offerings go?

Not to me.. but a bunch of us had a xerox copies of the 1897 catalog from the 2010 Fest in Ohio. I believe Fug allowed his to be copied for it.

I don't even know that I've seen one for sale in the last 15 years. Two 1895 catalogs that I remember, an 1899 catalog.. lots and lots of 1900 repro catalogs..

Mismatched cover & contents. Pfft.

Wonder how many folks out there have an 1897 catalog?

I know of one in Maine, and one in Texas. I think that's all I know of.

Not I i keep looking !!

Great score!! Congrats Rory.

Nice !

Always great to get a jaw-dropper surprise. 😊👍

$35... pretty pricey for the day.

The "regular" 1895's were $25 when Marlin was making them.
Dropped to $20 when Savage made the 1899's.

I'm jealous. I don't have one and have not seen one for sale. Some days are just better than others.