Annie Oakley's Parker

[Bruce Day]

Sometimes things are left in a family trust and then a semipermanent loan to an organization. That seems to work better provided that the family trustees are able to function rationally. Philmont Scout Ranch with which I am associated recently significantly increased size with the acquisition by semipermanent loan of the famous Chase Ranch and another smaller property.

[Drew Hause]

Annie at Pinehurst, date unknown. Between 1914 and 1922, Annie gave exhibitions and taught shooting at Pinehurst during the winter.The gun appears to be a small bore



The BHE SN 117432 ordered by Frank Butler in 1903, offered by James Julia auctions in 2009. Drop at heel: 2-3/8", drop at comb: 1-5/8". Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP 14-1/4" with Silvers pad. No safety. Credit given for BH #107950.



The engraved dog is a setter, possibly Dave