The Argosy, March 1907 — page 206: what you’re looking at

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THE ARGOSY—ADVERTISING SECTION. Wout You Lite tw Own ating Rifle ? wn This 16 Shot Repe HOPKINS & ALLEN .22 CALIBER REPEATER The squirrels and rabbits can’t get away from you when you carry this rifle. If you miss one the first time— you have 15 more shots coming almost before he can move. It makes a ramble in the forest a pleasure—productive of full game bags—and all the excitement of quick successful shots. DESCRIPTION: ‘This is the finest and most reliable repeating rifle ever offered at the price. It shoots 22 long or short or 22 long rifle cartridges—l6 shots for shorts and 12 for long or long rifle—and the ejector works like lightuing. You can deliver 12 or 16 shots (depending on the cartridge used) almost as quick as you can pull the trigger. THE GAME SIMPLY CANNOT GET AWAY. : Quick take-down pattern—full length 38% inches, length of barrel 20 inches—weight 5% pounds. Has that excellent military bolt action—the first ever put on an American sporting rifle. HAS THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE—A SIMPLE TOUCH OF THE LEVER PREVENTS ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE. HAS THE ONLY EJECTING DEVICE THAT WILL QUICKLY EMPTY THE MAGAZINE WITHOUT FIRING A CARTRIDGE. HAS MORE UNIQUE, DESIRABLE FEATURES THAN ANY OTHER 22 CALIBER REPEATER. Has beautifully polished walnut stock, military butt plate, every part drop forged—lock work made of spring steel. AN EXCELLENT RIFLE FOR FIELD, FOREST OR GALLERY PRACTICE—SURE TO GIVE SURPRISING PLEASURE TO ITS POSSESSOR. PRICE $8.25—SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED-—IF YOUR OWN DEALER CANNOT SUPPLY YOU. We publish two delightful stories—‘‘William Tell,” the experience of an expert with his first Junior Rifle, and “My First Rifle,” by the famous marksman, Capt. Jack O’ Connell, which we will send free, wth our tllusirated catalogue of rifles, revolvers and shotguns. Send for our Big—Free—“‘ Gun Guide and Catalogue ”’ for 1907. It’s the most useful and usable book ever issued by a fire-arm manufacturer—gives you more tips on firearms. ‘Tells you how to buy, use and care for every kind of shot guns, rifles and revolvers. It’s a necessity to everyone who loves a gun, THE HOPKINS @ ALLEN ARMS CO. Dept. 10 NORWICH, CONN., U.S. A. LONDON OFFICE: 6 City Road, Finsbury Square, London, England. Showing Position of Ejector in Ejecting Shell. The Largest Manufacturers of High Grade Shot Guns, Rifles and Revolvers in the World. GENTLEMEN WHO DRESS FOR STYLE NEATNESS, AND COMFORT WEAR THE IMPROVED “PAY NOW & THEN” We will send on approval, to any honest person, dia- mond ring as illustrated. Diamond is guaranteed white, perfect and brilliant, set in 14 K. solid gold, ladies’ or gents’ mounting (any style). . Wiles. bles. Hix ceiose $3 750 $752 down. $3202 a month, THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD Gents’ open face, 12, 16, or stamped on every loop — CUSHION BUTTON The CLASP LIES FLAT TO THE LEG—NEVER SLIPS, TEARS NOR UNFASTENS Sample pair, Silk 50c., Cotton 25c. Mailed on receipt of price. GEO. FROST CO., Makers Boston, Mass., U.S.A. ALWAYS EASY y 18 size or Ladies’ 6 size, plain or engraved, 20-year gold-filled case with latest Elgin or Waltham movement........ $ 1 250 Rall Same with double 4'| or hunting case.. $1625 3 : | $3Q2 down. $1 50 veh, Let us send watch or ring on terms indicated. Remit first payment with order or fs we will ship C. O. D. first ay , pomment, express paid, Ask Sees or free Catalogue No. Y24 HERBERT L. JOSEPH & CO. : 215 ( ¥24) State St., Chicago. In answering any advertisement on this page it is desirable that you mention Tux ARGosY. Cconmnicoooks CO)