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Lot 317: Winchester 1907 Rifle 351 SL

Historic "Shooting Showman" Ernie Lind Winchester Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Two Posters and Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 317: Winchester 1907 Rifle 351 SL

Historic "Shooting Showman" Ernie Lind Winchester Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Two Posters and Letter

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Historic "Shooting Showman" Ernie Lind Winchester Model 1907 Semi-Automatic Rifle with Two Posters and Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1907
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 351 SL
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 6381
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 71
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Attributed to famed marksman and demonstration trick shot Ernie Lind in an included letter from his wife and demonstration partner "Dot". Lind and wife were a Winchester demonstration shooting team, selected to succeed the shooting act made famous by Ad Topperwein and his wife "Plinky" upon their retirement. Lind also authored a book on trick shooting titled "The Complete Book of Trick and Fancy Shooting" features fixed blade front, and elevation adjustable rear sights. Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock. Fitted with sling swivels, and a brown leather sling. Includes a very rare extended magazine, built specifically for Lind. Rifle also includes one additional standard Winchester magazine. The posters are a collage of various press clippings, promotional flyers and pictures featuring "The Shooting Linds". A unique slice of American trick shooting history.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 90% plus original blue finish. Displays some small areas of thinning blue, edge wear, and scattered small scratches. Wood is fine, with numerous scattered surface scratches, and slight pressure indentations throughout. Mechanically excellent. Posters are fine.



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