GENUINE ORIGINAL AD TOPPERWEIN 22 CAL. SHOT TIN IMAGE OF AN INDIAN CHIEF.

GENUINE ORIGINAL AD TOPPERWEIN 22 CAL. SHOT TIN IMAGE OF AN INDIAN CHIEF. Ad Toepperwein together with his wife Pinky were two of the most popular exhibition shooters of the 20th century. They toured the Unites States on behalf of ammunition companies, demonstrating their shooting skill, thus promoting the ammunition company. After shooting these tins, he would usually give them away to someone in the local audience and usually sign them. In this case, he signed this one Ad Topperwein, Winchester in the upper left hand corner. He may have dated it but the writing is very difficult to see and if there was a date below it can’t be determine. Today they are very desirable and attractive decorations for any shooting enthusiast. SIZE: 22-1/2”w x 30-1/2”h. CONDITION: Tin with a dented fold near the top (straightened now) and nicely toned with age. Generally good condition. 4-38094 JJ (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2216D	$2,070.00	GENUINE ORIGINAL AD TOPPERWEIN 22 CAL. SHOT TIN IMAGE OF AN INDIAN CHIEF. Ad Toepperwein together with his wife Pinky were two of the most popular exhibition shooters of the 20th century. They toured the Unites States on behalf of ammunition companies, demonstrating their shooting skill, thus promoting the ammunition company. After shooting these tins, he would usually give them away to someone in the local audience and usually sign them. In this case, he signed this one Ad Topperwein, Winchester in the upper left hand corner. He may have dated it but the writing is very difficult to see and if there was a date below it can’t be determine. Today they are very desirable and attractive decorations for any shooting enthusiast. SIZE: 22-1/2”w x 30-1/2”h. CONDITION: Tin with a dented fold near the top (straightened now) and nicely toned with age. Generally good condition. 4-38094 JJ (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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