LeFever family album mystery photo

[Sara LeFever]

I have been trying to go through LeFever family photos and albums that were passed down from my grandparents. So far there have not been too many gun related photos, but I did come across one that is a bit of a mystery. Of course, nothing is written on the back, and there is no one alive from that time that can shed light on this.

A little context: My grandfather was the grandson of Frank LeFever, who owned Frank LeFever and Sons Gun Shop. My grandfather worked there for a little while after WWII.

The photo in question shows a very tall man shouldering a gun. The man to the left could be Frank LeFever, but I am not 100% sure on that. I have also attached the photo that was next to this one in the album. It's of two gunstocks, and again, no information on the back.

So, I'm throwing this out there, in hopes that someone may have some idea who the rather tall gentleman could be.

Sara

[B. Dudley]

That man has got to be at least 7 foot tall if not more. Look at that size of his hand on that Model 11 (or browning) receiver!

Ken and I thought that there was someone recently looking for photos of a “giant” trapshooter.

[OLD GEEZER]

Boy he is one big fella. Who is the pretty lady in the early 40s coupe, which I believe is a Studebaker.

[OH Osthaus]

as they used to say where i grew up

a tall drink of water

[TroutSetter]

Imagine what his LOP must have been!

[charlie cleveland]

will be interesting finding out who this tall shooter is....also a interesting car and passerger...charlie

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by charlie cleveland

will be interesting finding out who this tall shooter is....also a interesting car and passerger...charlie

It would make sense if that was him, and his body proportions do match those of the photos on his website. The lady in the car would make sense to be his wife, who would remain in there being immobile while he shot or posed for the photo. From what I can see of her in the car and her photos from the website, she may be the easier to match up.

[Ken Hill]

Sara,

Too bad you don't have any good context on the pic. The guy is a giant and the only one person (Al Tomani) can think of was in the circus circuit for a while. He then gave up traveling and settled around Gibsonton, Fl. http://www.thetallestman.com/altomaini.htm

Your picture just doesn't show enough of the Big Guy's face.

Ken

[Sara LeFever]

Originally Posted by Ken Hill

Sara,

Too bad you don't have any good context on the pic. The guy is a giant and the only one person (Al Tomani) can think of was in the circus circuit for a while. He then gave up traveling and settled around Gibsonton, Fl. http://www.thetallestman.com/altomaini.htm

Your picture just doesn't show enough of the Big Guy's face.

Ken

Wow, guys! I think we could be on to something with all of this. Quite a few things are adding up. Thanks for all the assistance and brainstorming!

Great job on that information, Ken! Was not expecting to see all of that!

Sara

[Dean Romig]

You can make out the eyes and eyebrows. I say it's Tomaini... Look at the hat - same style he's wearing in most of the pictures in that link.





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