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1930s Remington Arms Autoloading Rifle Advertising Paper Sign – “The Right of Way” Grizzly Bear
Offered is a striking 1930s Remington Arms Company advertising paper sign featuring the dramatic sporting illustration known as “The Right of Way,” attributed to renowned American wildlife and sporting artist Philip R. Goodwin.
The artwork depicts a hunter confronting an aggressive grizzly bear on a narrow rocky mountain ledge, armed with a Remington Autoloading Rifle. The mountainous landscape, imposing bear, and detailed hunter illustration capture the dramatic style of early American sporting advertising.
Originally associated with Remington advertising in the early 1900s, this iconic artwork was used to promote the company\'s autoloading rifle. This particular paper sign has been identified as a 1930s printing.
The advertisement prominently features the Remington name and the slogan:
“THE RAPID FIRE RIFLE – LOADS ITSELF – BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BIGGEST GAME”
The lower portion identifies the Remington Arms Company of Ilion, New York.
With its colorful sporting artwork, historical firearms advertising, and imposing grizzly bear imagery, this piece is an appealing addition to collections of Remington memorabilia, early American advertising, sporting art, and hunting Remington Arms Company
Title: The Right of Way
Date of This Printing: 1930s (per supplied attribution)
Original Artwork: Early 1900s
Artist: Philip R. Goodwin (attributed)
Subject: Grizzly Bear and Hunter
Dimensions: 16\" H × 10.8\" W
Material: Printed Paper
Reverse: Blank
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Unframed Advertising Paper condition, age-related paper toning, scattered discoloration, light creasing, minor surface wear, and small imperfections along the edges and corners.
The artwork retains attractive colors, strong visual detail, and clearly legible advertising lettering.
The reverse is blank. Previous sale documentation identifying the piece as a 1930s Remington advertising paper sign accompanies the item\'s history.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
This listing is for the advertising paper sign only. No firearm is included.
Shipping:
This collectible paper sign will be carefully packaged with rigid protective backing and moisture-resistant materials to help prevent bending or damage during transit.
Insurance will be purchased at the time of shipping.
All sales are final. No returns or refunds. Item guaranteed as described.