Nov. 17, 1906
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Fred Gilbert, the world-renowned trap shot, after a year's illness, was high gun at Des Moinos, la., for three days—October 30. 31 and November 1—with a score of 580 out of a possible 600. Of course, everybody knows that Fred Gilbert never shoots anything but a Parker gun, and he is one of the most popular trap shooters who has ever faced the trap. Fred's friends, who are legion, will be more than pleased to note that he has sufficiently recovered his health to enable him to get back into the game, and certainly this wonderful performance of breaking 97 per cent, for three days' tournament after such a long time had elapsed since his last shooting, is one of the most remarkable, if not the most remarkable performances he has ever made, considering the conditions. His many friends certainly hope that he and the Parker gun will, enjoy many more tournaments of this kind, and that he will continue from this out to show a steady improvement.
Such a performance as this speaks well for the Parker, and there is no gun its equal when it comes to shooting qualities and absolute satisfaction to the user.
If you are interested in a gun and contemplate purchasing in the near future, you would do well to write Parker Bros., Meriden. Conn., No. 46 Cherry street.