"GENE AUTRY" CORK POP RIFLE.
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Auction #214 - Part II > Item 2078
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$166.98 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
27" long cork pop rifle w/wooden stock, which has "Gene Autry" name spelled out w/rope lasso design on right side as well as "West Hollywood Craft Shop" maker's name. 1950s. Plastic barrel w/wooden grip slides and rifle is designed so that change in air pressure within barrel causes cork (attached at end w/string) to exit barrel w/loud pop noise. These rifles were sold as souvenirs at rodeos and shows where Autry performed. Scattered aging w/1.25" scratch and .5" dent to stock. VF.
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