Chick Major - Duck Call

Updated August 19, 2026

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Lot number123
Estimate125.00 - 175.00 USD
Auction2026 Wildfowl Call Auction Event
DateAugust 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Auction houseAmerican Sporting Auctions
LocationCookeville, Tennessee

Darce "Chick" Manning Major (1894-1974) Stuttgart, AR 5.25" long Single reed - Chick Majors sticker stamp on barrel An icon of modern duck calling, Major began producing calls for friends and hunters in the region. All from a shop out of his neighbors garage. The operation became a family affair with Major having won the World Duck Calling Championship in 1945, and his step daughter Pat Peacock, taking the same titles in 1955 & 1956, with a Champion of Champions win in 1960. A true accomplishment for the times considering the sport largely belonged to men. Dixie Mallard duck calls would co on to earn the family over 200 calling titles including 20 world titles. AR 498 Condition: Good and original with some wear to sticker and spots of loss to varnish on barrel and insert. Tight crack in collar Provenance: Picone Family Collection

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