November 18, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2020
Late 19th century. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This 14' example depicts a Winchester rifle of the era that served as a trade sign for the Walter Hatley Sporting Goods Store located at 510 Girard Street in Philadelphia where it was removed from the building in 1948. The gun retains its original metal back plate, trigger, and sight. Applied to the top of the stock, rear of the sight, are applied brass letters forming the word "WINCHESTER". Note: The Winchester trade sign was mounted vertically on the side of the building. Structurally good with darkened patina, surfaces weathered.
Item Dimensions: 168" x 14 -1/2".