This is a framed image of Henry R. Poore's "Bear Dogs" Winchester Advertising print. Purportedly the subject hounds belonged to Oliver Winchester or a member of the Winchester family, the image is very vivid given its age and subject. The hounds are awaiting the next chase in their kennel, two at the forefront, two to the rear. The print's surface is textured and the original brushstrokes can be seen in the depiction. The left side has artist Henry Poore's signature above ''Philadelphia''. The print has its original Winchester advertising frame which has a heavy coating of added varnish. A bit of light rubbing has revealed the original Winchester advertising painting beneath with the ''WINCHESTER'' logo across the top, ''Rifles, Shotguns FOR SALE HERE and Ammunition'' across the bottom. Mercifully, whoever liked dogs but not guns, did not sand the frame at all, merely varnishing over it, no doubt a professional careful conservation being warranted, as it is overall very nice. The red ''W'' and light gold bordering in each corner remains as do the three shotshells left and right on the frame. There are a few very sparsely scattered, very light drops of varnish on the surface of the print but they are unnoticed at first glance; there is no doubt that whoever undertakes the restoration of the frame could easily remove them as well. These prints were furnished to Winchester dealers & distributors beginning about 1907, the image still being used on calendars well into the 1920s. The view measures 34 7/8'' by 25 3/8'' and the thin silver accenting line bordering the print is intact. The heavy oak frame measures 41 1/2'' x 32'' and has a couple chipped corners but remains solid and tight. An absolutely wonderful piece of Winchester Advertising which is very seldom encountered these days, that will be stunning and vivid after a bit of professional conservation. [Please note that due to size - Extra Shipping Will Apply] (3A7558-18) (4000/6000)

serial #SA63009, 44 Special, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore showing a tiny protrusion in the land about one third from the muzzle, from when the ejector rod housing screw was staked. This 1982-manufactured revolver retains about 98% original blue and case-hardened colors with a very small oxidation blemish on the left rear of the topstrap, a few handling marks and a slight turn ring. The grips are a handsome set of factory two-piece ivory with gold Rampant Colt medallions that are numbered to the gun showing nice coffee highlights to the cream-colored base. The gun has the usual features that have endeared generations of shooters to the Single Action Army and it times and locks up correctly with all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun. It includes the original factory maroon box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, including a surcharge denoting the ivory grips, manual and paperwork. A wonderful addition for a Colt collection. (8A9765-5) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

serial #SA91217, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1988-manufactured revolver retains about 99% original Colt royal blue and no visible turn ring. The beautiful factory ivory grips with gold Rampant Colt medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. They are mainly smooth cream color with wisp of beige highlights. The gun times and locks up correctly plus all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun. It includes the original factory maroon box with Styrofoam insert that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun with the ivory grips noted in pen, manual and paperwork. If you want something "different" for your collection, the all blue variant of the Single Action Army is a nice change up, all provided courtesy of the crew from under the "blue dome". (8A9765-6) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

serial #SA95431, 9mm, 5 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. During the period of 1991-1992 Colt produced a total of 270 European Models with a scant 110 of them fitted with a 5 1/2" barrel. This unusual variation of the Single Action Army is adorned with beautiful class "A" factory scroll engraving for about 25% coverage. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original nickel plate with a faint turn ring on the cylinder. The beautiful smooth factory rosewood grips are manufactured by Eagle Grips, they feature silver Rampant Colt medallions and are numbered to the gun. The grips rate excellent and are light and show a fair amount of figuring. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it times and locks up correctly and appears as new in the box. It includes a factory blue box with manual and paperwork. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary for your collection, this gun will satisfy that desire admirably. (8B9765-4) {MODERN} (3000/5000)

serial #08730, 222 Rem., 23 1/2" barrel with bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue, loss due to light wear at the muzzle and an occasional tiny mark here and there. The bolt body remains bright and is numbered to the rifle. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with raised cheekpiece remains near excellent with only a few minor marks and blemishes. The hooded front sight remains in place and mounted atop the receiver is a Weaver K10 scope with crosshair reticle and clear optics and a single factory magazine is included. An excellent "triple deuce" early pre Vixen rifle. (5A9782-3) {C&R} (1000/1500)

serial #0621L, 300 Win Mag, 23'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original matte blue with a couple small handling marks and the barrel and bolt handle toning to dark brown. The bolt with three-position safety is finely engine-turned with ''621 / L'' on the underside of the handle. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut stock with right-side shadowline cheekpiece and ebony tip is very good plus with some signs of handling commensurate with a trusted hunting arm. The receiver is equipped with mounts, the rear barrel sight is a shallow v-notch blade, the front sight is a small brass bead with flip-up night sight that doesn't appear to glow. A very nice large game rifle from this very popular South Dakota maker. (22A9649-3) {MODERN} (3500/5000)

serial #012667, 7.62 NATO, 22'' Nation Match barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original parkerized finish that has some light edge wear and handling marks throughout. The gloss finished walnut stocks rate near excellent and have a few small dings, light scratches and other light handling marks. The buttstock has been bedded to the receiver. Rifle is equipped with a standard front sight and a National Match marked rear sight. A single unmarked 20 round magazine that has been lightly ground on one edge is included. A fine example of these terrific military grade sporting rifles, this one could be a real contender in a service rifle shoot. (4A9738-247) {MODERN} [Kris Congdon Collection] (1200/1800)

serial #1044769, 30-06, 24'' 3-52 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright very good plus bore with scattered pinprick pits but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1942-dated rifle retain about 98% arsenal gray parkerized finish with light wear marks on the bolt, light handling marks on the gas cylinder, spots of light oxidation within the tines of the T37 flash suppressor, and traces of oxidation staining on the floorplate and buttplate; the ''NM'' marked operating rod has a darker gray parkerized finish compared to the rest of the rifle. The walnut stock is in excellent condition as cleaned with a few light handling marks. The stock is marked with a still crisp ''P'' proof on the inside of the pistolgrip, just above a near invisible circled ''P'' proof, and no arsenal markings are visible; an ''MRT / 11-62'' marked leather cheekpiece is tightly bound to the buttstock and in very good plus condition with light verdigris around the eyelets, the leather ties of which appear to be new additions. The receiver markings are slightly soft but still easily legible, and one leg of the receiver is hand marked ''T E / 4-69'', denoting conversion to M1D configuration at the Tooele Depot, as described in Complete Guide to the M1 GARAND and the M1 CARBINE © Canfield. All parts appear to be of Springfield Armory manufacture, with exception of the Remington-made operating rod, with drawing numbers dating them between 1942 through 1945; such a production range is common with M1D rifles, as they were assembled using the available effective parts. The rifle has an original M1D barrel, with the correct ''D7812555'' drawing number along the top of the barrel beneath the handguard, and is marked ''T'' for targeted. The rifle is sighted with an M84 telescopic sight, serialized ''3530'', in very good condition with light oxidation staining, very light pitting, and a few light handling marks. The scope is equipped with a sunshade and rubber eyepiece, and has mostly clear glass with a post and crosshair reticle. Included with the rifle is a cleaning rod and oiler. An attractive M1D sniper rifle that appears to have been configured by Tooele Depot in Utah. (14B9745-5) {C&R} (2500/4500)