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Video on Restoring a Winchester AD Sign of the "Bear Hunting Dogs"
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Maverick
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August 31, 2025 - 2:10 am
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Here is a very interesting video on the restoration of a “Bear Hunting Dogs” AD lithograph poster designed by H.R. Poore. 

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1365174328515809

I know we don’t look too kindly on restoration of firearms but when it comes to vintage paper ephemera like this, it truly is paramount for preserving history.

I think they did a beautiful job and glad to see it properly done so.

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Maverick,

I also think it’s an important restoration, of an advertising piece, that I wouldn’t classify as a firearm restoration either. I agree with you as far as restoring it, and not getting it confused, with restoring a firearm.

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Anthony

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Anthony said
Maverick,
I also think it’s an important restoration, of an advertising piece, that I wouldn’t classify as a firearm restoration either. I agree with you as far as restoring it, and not getting it confused, with restoring a firearm.
 
Thanks for sharing!
 
Anthony
  

Wow do I agree with that!  Leaving that piece as found – or, “all original and untouched” would have what point?  

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I’ve got a couple old advertising items that I need to have her work on… none anywhere near as valuable as that print.

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A lot of skill, work and patience went into that project. Not unlike a faithful restoration of a Winchester. Someday a good restoration of the Winchesters we love will have a broader appeal. I hope to see that day but I’ll always love an honest gun with character. 

 

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Supper cool video, thanks for sharing.  The skill, creativity, and patience that goes into that and similar types of work is admirable.   

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Very labor-intensive process. I wonder what the cost of the restoration was.

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