Russell Klein's Looooooog Barrel Parker

[Drew Hause]

The 2019 program for the Iowa State Shoot included a history of the Ottumwa Diamond Badge, and a small image of Russell Klein
https://iowastateshoot.com/wp-conten...n-5-23-19-.pdf



Even if he was small in stature, the barrels MUST be 36"!!

Fred Gilbert, Klein and John Burmister operated the Okoboji trap club in Spirit Lake. Both Klein and Burmister were accomplished shooters and Klein used a Smith at the 1899 GAH
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col...oll17/id/43586
then a Parker
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col...oll17/id/43599
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col...oll17/id/40027
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col...oll17/id/40273

Klein was a DuPont professional representative in 1908 and was still competing in 1916

Maybe Chuck will come across Klein's order at some point.