Title: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 07:59:15 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 07:59:15 PM
Hey guys, note sure what these calls would be worth, but want to make sure before i scratch em. I acquired them and was surprised by their condition... and by that i mean, i dont think anyone has ever even 'tried' to run them... the playing surfaces have not a scratch. Are they worth anything at all? The aluminum primos call actually seems pretty cool... i have a stoned aluminum, and condition it with a scotch pad. How would this aluminum call be conditioned? Its green in color, so does it have some sort of coating.
In the lot, i also acquired a Haydels "MC-91 magnum cutter" suction style reed call, with instructions. Kind of neat but cant seem to find ANY info on it...
Also got a HS strut "barred" owl hooter with instructions. Im assuming this call isnt worth anything, but figured i might aswell ask while im at it. I find the instructions more neat than the call itself lol.
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In the lot, i also acquired a Haydels "MC-91 magnum cutter" suction style reed call, with instructions. Kind of neat but cant seem to find ANY info on it...
Also got a HS strut "barred" owl hooter with instructions. Im assuming this call isnt worth anything, but figured i might aswell ask while im at it. I find the instructions more neat than the call itself lol.
Thanks in advance. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/5408651f98d2a8eb80921db8a8a36b67.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/ceb9e96db51d820042b6a3e79387c0c6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/12f238456fb8bedee897c4a5fc2227e4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/b4d13d2e903df0d38394fd087e6274e3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/a64ad7566f2f8342ac45de20ea39d79c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/196bd90c17c77d54bb571ede631dd663.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/7a314c3f7eb8e70d24612bf399bcccaf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240327/06116161fa1a0f658ec824af871c6cb1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Joneshunter on March 27, 2024, 08:05:16 PM
Post by: Joneshunter on March 27, 2024, 08:05:16 PM
That Haydel call is pretty neat, they make some pretty good cheap duck calls. I seen some turkey calls from them before, not sure if they were good or not, but that's pretty neat how it is meant to be played like a wingbone but with a reed
Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:10:25 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:10:25 PM
Quote from: Joneshunter on March 27, 2024, 08:05:16 PMWas exactly my thought! Im super glad it still has the instructions too, because id have not a clue how it would work without em...
That Haydel call is pretty neat, they make some pretty good cheap duck calls. I seen some turkey calls from them before, not sure if they were good or not, but that's pretty neat how it is meant to be played like a wingbone but with a reed
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Yoder409 on March 27, 2024, 08:16:03 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on March 27, 2024, 08:16:03 PM
I'm not very well versed in production friction calls. But SOME of those green plastic pots were of Mike Battey design and CAN have collector's value.
As always........... First best place to get a feel for a call's value is to do a search of "Sold Items" on eBay.
Maybe someone who knows more about Battey-made pots can or will chime in, here.
As always........... First best place to get a feel for a call's value is to do a search of "Sold Items" on eBay.
Maybe someone who knows more about Battey-made pots can or will chime in, here.
Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:23:29 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:23:29 PM
Quote from: Yoder409 on March 27, 2024, 08:16:03 PMI took your advice and just surfed ebays 'sold' section and couldnt find anything... gonna keep trying tho via different search fields.
I'm not very well versed in production friction calls. But SOME of those green plastic pots were of Mike Battey design and CAN have collector's value.
As always........... First best place to get a feel for a call's value is to do a search of "Sold Items" on eBay.
Maybe someone who knows more about Battey-made pots can or will chime in, here.
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:47:24 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:47:24 PM
Ok, i just found 2 alumislates that sold for $50. Both in rough shape, and both had an aluminum 'colored' surface, whereas mine is green? Not sure what the difference is? Also neither had the original strikers...
Really wanna try these things out but dont want to scratch em if theyre worth anything to someone untouched.
Anyone know how they play?
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Really wanna try these things out but dont want to scratch em if theyre worth anything to someone untouched.
Anyone know how they play?
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:52:47 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 08:52:47 PM
Ok, i found one with the green surface! Guess it was considered a 'non-glare' playing surface. It came with a 2 piece, wood and synthetic striker, and a synthetic/carbon striker. I have both. It supposedly plays while wet with the carbon striker?
I feel like im talking to myself here bahaha! Still looking for advice from others tho.
Pretty neat looking at all these old calls that i didnt even know existed... also insane how much they are worth now... the battleship heartbreakers are bonkers.
Couldnt find anything on the wicked hen rectangular slate call...
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I feel like im talking to myself here bahaha! Still looking for advice from others tho.
Pretty neat looking at all these old calls that i didnt even know existed... also insane how much they are worth now... the battleship heartbreakers are bonkers.
Couldnt find anything on the wicked hen rectangular slate call...
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 09:04:36 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 09:04:36 PM
Heres better pics(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240328/54e98874886fcc27c5cee01c50e19092.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240328/93387f3165ecccf693b5161439aeb138.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240328/7e89a467f856c4a9d9ce1ccff2fa1e4d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240328/042002cba30de982ce4ea60c00fbe525.jpg)
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: tad1 on March 27, 2024, 10:01:01 PM
Post by: tad1 on March 27, 2024, 10:01:01 PM
I'd run that pot like I stole it!
Had a power crystal, great production call, think I somehow broke it..
Also have an older cheap plastic haydel duck call, i thought it sounded pretty good too!
JT
Had a power crystal, great production call, think I somehow broke it..
Also have an older cheap plastic haydel duck call, i thought it sounded pretty good too!
JT
Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: runngun on March 27, 2024, 10:11:44 PM
Post by: runngun on March 27, 2024, 10:11:44 PM
They're great calls from Primos. I have each one of them. Aluminum is a great locator, has been for me. I would say $50 one both turkey calls. Don't know how much for the Haydel's or the Owl hooter. I have a box full of the Owl, from one of our youth days.
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 10:17:45 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 10:17:45 PM
Quote from: runngun on March 27, 2024, 10:11:44 PMWhats the slate run like? I find it super neat because of its shape and size. I couldnt find any info on it at all!
They're great calls from Primos. I have each one of them. Aluminum is a great locator, has been for me. I would say $50 one both turkey calls. Don't know how much for the Haydel's or the Owl hooter. I have a box full of the Owl, from one of our youth days.
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The alumislate non glare surface that i found on ebay sold for $65ish. Im more interested in being fair than making a buck tho. Super appreciate your intel!
I have a dawkins stoned aluminum, id like to compare the two of them... have you ever had a chance to compare em?
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 10:21:46 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 27, 2024, 10:21:46 PM
Quote from: tad1 on March 27, 2024, 10:01:01 PM
I'd run that pot like I stole it!
Hahaha, im suuuuper tempted to. The curiosity is nagging at me.
If im being honest tho, im not sure how much id ever run it. I genuinely probably only run a pot call 2 or 3 times all season, and already have a pot call that i use. Gonna see if its worth *enough* to a collector first. We will have to see which pays more - my curiosity, or someone else haha!
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: tad1 on March 28, 2024, 08:43:31 AM
Post by: tad1 on March 28, 2024, 08:43:31 AM
Currently there's a primos rectangular slates that is green in the package new old stock the guys asking 50 or best offer.
Called the model 225.
Called the model 225.
Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 28, 2024, 08:55:49 AM
Post by: Canadian on March 28, 2024, 08:55:49 AM
Quote from: tad1 on March 28, 2024, 08:43:31 AMFound it! Thanks! The alumimite? Im still curious about the one i have, being that its slate. The one i have also came with 2 strikers i believe.
Currently there's a primos rectangular slates that is green in the package new old stock the guys asking 50 or best offer.
Called the model 225.
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: runngun on March 28, 2024, 12:49:15 PM
Post by: runngun on March 28, 2024, 12:49:15 PM
Both of the Primos, aluminum and the wicked hen slate sound great to me. I might be a little bit biased because I really like Primos and Preston Pittman calls. I am fortunate enough to know both of them. I have several aluminum surfaces from different makers and they are all really close.
The one that you have is a "Mike Battey" style. That's the hole layout on the back. This was when Battey first worked for Primos.
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The one that you have is a "Mike Battey" style. That's the hole layout on the back. This was when Battey first worked for Primos.
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Title: Re: Some immaculate production calls and their value
Post by: Canadian on March 28, 2024, 01:44:14 PM
Post by: Canadian on March 28, 2024, 01:44:14 PM
Quote from: runngun on March 28, 2024, 12:49:15 PMAwesome, and again, super appreciate your intel! Ill probably end up selling them, as im hooked on the calls i primarily use and cant seem to get myself to use anything else.
Both of the Primos, aluminum and the wicked hen slate sound great to me. I might be a little bit biased because I really like Primos and Preston Pittman calls. I am fortunate enough to know both of them. I have several aluminum surfaces from different makers and they are all really close.
The one that you have is a "Mike Battey" style. That's the hole layout on the back. This was when Battey first worked for Primos.
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As a young boy, i grew up watching the truth, and always wanted a battleship heartbreaker. Its not really a practical call, but being so fascinated by it as a kid, id love to have one, just to have one. Might see about selling these and using the money to put toward something like that... ive really enjoyed the history and research these calls pulled me in to... very fascinating.
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