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1945 Hoppe’s No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner Print Advertisement Clipping - Frank A. Hoppe, Inc. - Philadelphia Pennsylvania - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

1945 Hoppe’s No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner Print Advertisement Clipping - Frank A. Hoppe, Inc. - Philadelphia Pennsylvania - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

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Vintage Original 1945 Hoppe’s No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner Print Advertisement Clipping - Frank A. Hoppe, Inc. - Philadelphia Pennsylvania - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

This 1945 Hoppe’s No. 9 Advertisement Highlights The Role Of Firearm Maintenance Products In Post-World War II America. Introduced By Frank A. Hoppe, Inc., Hoppe’s No. 9 Was Already A Widely Recognized Solvent For Cleaning Firearms. The Ad Emphasizes Its Ability To Remove Primer, Powder, Lead, And Metal Fouling While Also Protecting Against Rust, Which Was A Significant Concern For Gun Owners. During This Period, Many Returning Soldiers And Civilian Enthusiasts Owned Firearms That Required Regular Care. The Advertisement Offered A Trial Size For Ten Cents And A Free Gun Cleaning Guide, Reflecting Common Mid-20th Century Marketing Practices That Combined Affordability With Practical Instruction.

In Very Good Vintage Condition - Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Clipping. Measures Approx. 2-1/2" Wide by 2-1/8" Tall.

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