Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums

Parker Gun Collectors Association Forums (https://parkerguns.org/forums/index.php)

- Parker Single Barrel Trap Shotguns (https://parkerguns.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40)

- - GAH Attendance Pins (https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=42517)

Dave Noreen

08-23-2024 02:14 PM

GAH Attendance Pins

Any of you trapshooting memorabilia collectors have any GAH Attendance Pins from the 1930s and 40s? Could you share some pictures?

Drew Hause

08-23-2024 06:47 PM

Kenny Ray and Randy provide some history here. You must be registered to access the full size images. Kenny Ray has one from 1936
https://www.americantrapshooter.com/...an-pins.13301/

Randy Davis

08-24-2024 10:09 AM

1 Attachment(s)

Here is an example of GAH attendance pin from 1938...

Dave Noreen

08-24-2024 10:22 AM

1 Attachment(s)

I asked the question because of this pre-war Browning Superposed that was pictured on Shotgunworld --

Attachment 127791

Randy Davis

08-24-2024 10:22 AM

2 Attachment(s)

Post WW2 through early 1970`s the attendance badge/pin were like these...

Randy Davis

08-24-2024 10:27 AM

My guess would be, someone added as a grip cap? or possible was awarded as trophy win?...

J. Scott Hanes

08-24-2024 10:35 PM

My first Grand American was in 1973, just missed those "Ribbon + medallion" attendance momentoes. I must have a "Grand" pin from 1973 somewhere....

John Davis

08-25-2024 08:04 AM

Scott, my first Grand American attendance pin was 2019. You’ve got a few on me.

J. Scott Hanes

08-25-2024 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Davis (Post 415659)

Scott, my first Grand American attendance pin was 2019. You’ve got a few on me.

Thirty-two in Vandalia and 18 in Sparta. If I tie the mark of Vandalia, the Lord will have blessed me!

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:42 PM.