“GENE AUTRY ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ PISTOL HORN” BOXED.
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Winning Bid:
$100.00
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #198 - Part II
Item numbers 500 through 1103 in auction 198
Value Code:
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Item Description
2x7.5x2” deep box has 2 different bw photo illustrations of Gene with Champion. Box text includes “All Metal One-Piece Construction” plus “Always Your Pal Gene Autry And Champion.” Other sides show illustrations of children with one side including text “Tricycles-Scooters-Wagon And All Other Juvenile Wheel Goods” indicating where horn could be attached with provided metal clamps. Other side reads “G-Men-Indians-Policemen And All Other Make Believe Play – A Harmless Pistol Toy For All Action Games.” Clarion Metal Products. c. 1940s. Box shows wear with 2” tear on Champion image. One end flap is missing end tab and has been taped shut, other has tape reinforcements as well. VG though still Fine for display. 6.5” long metal horn with rubber bulb handle. Rarely found in this working, pliable condition; usually rubber is hardened and disintegrating. This is still pliable and horn still honks. Illustration of Gene Autry and Champion appear on each side. Some very minor cracks to rubber where it connects to metal horn but o/w Exc./N. Mint.
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