1887 antique AMERICAN FIELD SPORTSMAN\'S JOURNAL w WINCHESTER COLT + GUN ADS For Sale

1887 antique AMERICAN FIELD SPORTSMAN\'S JOURNAL w WINCHESTER COLT + GUN ADS
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Includes dozens of pages of original 1887 editorial content covering hunting, trap shooting, field trials, fishing, sporting dogs, conservation law, and outdoor travel, along with match results, score tables, and illustrated scenes.

Offered here is a complete original issue of The American Field: The Sportsman’s Journal dated Saturday, November 19, 1887, measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches. This large-format late-19th-century sporting paper is devoted to hunting, shooting sports, fishing, field trials, outdoor travel, and sporting news, and survives here fully intact with all pages present.

This issue is exceptionally strong for illustrated firearms, ammunition, and sporting goods advertising, making it highly desirable for collectors of Winchester, Colt, L.C. Smith, Ithaca, and early American gun trade material. Ads appear throughout the issue, including full- and half-page illustrated layouts.

NOTABLE ADVERTISERS & ILLUSTRATED ADS INCLUDED

Firearms, Ammunition & Shooting Equipment

• WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. – repeating rifles & shotguns

• COLT’S PATENT FIRE-ARMS MANUFACTURING CO. – New Lightning Magazine Rifle

• L. C. SMITH – hammerless guns (“Lead as Prize Winners”)

• ITHACA GUN CO. – shotguns

• BULLARD REPEATING ARMS CO. – magazine rifles

• THE LEFEVER ARMS COMPANY – hammerless guns

• PIEPER – breech-loading guns

• CHARLES LANCASTER – prize and game guns

• REMINGTON – firearms & ammunition (referenced)

• SMITH & WESSON – revolvers (referenced)

• UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. (U.M.C.) – ammunition guarantees

• UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY – paper shot shells, primers, cartridges

• DU PONT’S GUNPOWDER – sporting & blasting powder

• HAZARD POWDER CO. – gunpowder

• AMERICAN WOOD POWDER

• KING’S QUICK SHOT POWDER

• ORIENTAL POWDER MILLS

• DEAD SHOT GUNPOWDER

Targets, Traps & Shooting Accessories

• PEORIA TARGET CO. – glass balls & clay targets

• ACME FEATHER FILLED PIGEON – clay birds

• FLYING TARGETS & TRAPS

• TOP SHOT WADS (V. L. & D.)

• SHOT BELTS, LOADING TOOLS & CRIMPERS

Sporting Goods, Clothing & Field Gear

• W. FRED QUIMBY – sporting goods, boots, clothing

• UPTHEGROVE & McLELLAN – shooting & fishing suits

• WILLIAM READ & SONS – shooting jackets & leather goods

• DOG-SKIN LEATHER JACKETS – field wear

• HANNAFORD VENTILATED RUBBER BOOTS – illustrated ad

• SPORTSMEN’S WEAR AND EQUIPMENTS – multiple makers

Dogs, Kennels & Veterinary

• ROYAL BLOOD KENNELS

• ST. BERNARD KENNELS

• MASTIFF & BEAGLE KENNELS

• DOG MEDICINES & MANGE CURES

• PEDIGREES COMPILED – stud books & kennel records

• ENGLISH SETTERS, POINTERS & HOUNDS – sale & stud ads

Fishing, Outdoor & Miscellaneous

• THOS. H. CHUBB – fishing rod manufacturer

• TAXIDERMIST SUPPLIES

• NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS – ornithology publication

• SPORTING BOOKS & CATALOGUES

• THE SPORTSMAN’S REVERIE – heliotype engraving series

Food, Drink & General Advertising

• EPPS’ COCOA

• KAISER TABLE BEER

• FINE WHISKIES

• PATENT MEDICINES & HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: Complete. Splitting at seam. Hard fold in center will make it more fragile. A slit tear or two, no missing texts. Other light antique wear. See listing description and photos.































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