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Video on Restoring a Winchester AD Sign of the "Bear Hunting Dogs"

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August 31, 2025 - 2:10 am

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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August 31, 2025 - 1:28 pm

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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August 31, 2025 - 2:35 pm

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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September 1, 2025 - 3:58 am

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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September 2, 2025 - 2:52 am

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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September 3, 2025 - 7:09 pm

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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September 7, 2025 - 10:59 am

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

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October 17, 2025 - 3:45 pm

That Bear Hunting Dogs poster is one of my favorite

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October 21, 2025 - 12:06 am

Robert Drummond Jr said
That Bear Hunting Dogs poster is one of my favorite
Rob

Well Amoskeag has one in the next auction. You won’t get any competition from me on it!

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