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Anyone ever seen one of these table mats?
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Tony Ford
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It’s 30×15 and plastic. Looks to be from 1971. 

https://i.postimg.cc/zvt3D6ZH/IMG-0407.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/hvyh46Wb/IMG-0408.jpg

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Yes they are Counter mats made by Winchester in 1971 to support the launch of the NRA Commemorative Winchester Rifle and musket. I don’t think they were sold to the general public but rather were sent to gun stores as in store advertising. I’m not certain of that but just have never seen them listed in any of the many Winchester commemorative order forms I have seen. They are fairly rare but I’ve seen 3 sell on eBay over the last year but not for big bucks. $50 to $125. Great collectible for sure! If you wish to sell it I’m your guy! Congrats on a nice find!

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I wiped her down a little. It cleaned up pretty nice. 

https://i.postimg.cc/SR2J3fjn/IMG-0412.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/65G80K8M/IMG-0415.jpg

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Looks great! Love that Winchester laying on it that makes it perfect! Congrats again!

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Not to bash commemoratives but I would rather have that vintage SRC laying on the mat Cool

What chambering?

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32WS

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Tony Ford said
32WS
  

Yes!

Cool

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steve004 said

Tony Ford said
32WS
  

Yes!

  

Steve-

I’m pretty sure you can smell a 32WS just by looking at a good photograph!

 

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TXGunNut said

steve004 said

Tony Ford said
32WS
  

Yes!
  

Steve-
I’m pretty sure you can smell a 32WS just by looking at a good photograph!
 
Mike
  

Mike – I’ll admit I’m probably pretty transparent.

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Steve-

I’ve never understood why I’m drawn to the neglected stepchild of the 94 family. At least I’m in good company. It’s not because my dollar goes further when I “settle” for a 32WS because I was drawn to them before I noticed that. Reloaders know there is no difference performance-wise between the 30WCF and 32WS, one will do everything the other will do and vice-versa. 

I’m thinking these may have actually been mats used to protect a glass countertop or display case, I happen to have a table that needs a mat and one like that would be nice. I’ll see what the Goles have to offer when we get to Cody.

 

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