New CHE on the Way

[Drew Hause]

Odd that Walter Clark ordered the gun in February, then had it shipped to Cleveland Cartridge Co. Cleveland was a major promoter of trap shooting.
The 1904 GAH was in June in Indianapolis and Cleveland supplied the traps. I didn't find Clark in the list of competitors
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col.../37904/rec/115
nor was he listed in 1905
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col.../37132/rec/124

Found this re his father:
Hugh G. Clark was in business in Omaha from 1876 till his death in December, 1892. Beginning in 1876, he was in the general merchandise business until 1884, when he sold out, retaining the agency for various powder and dynamite companies only, which of late years has developed into a large business itself. In connection with a branch, conducted by his son, in Denver, Mr. Clark's business extended as far west as Nevada, and north to Montana.

[ArtS]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

Odd that Walter Clark ordered the gun in February, then had it shipped to Cleveland Cartridge Co. Cleveland was a major promoter of trap shooting.
The 1904 GAH was in June in Indianapolis and Cleveland supplied the traps. I didn't find Clark in the list of competitors
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col.../37904/rec/115
nor was he listed in 1905
https://digital.la84.org/digital/col.../37132/rec/124

Found this re his father:
Hugh G. Clark was in business in Omaha from 1876 till his death in December, 1892. Beginning in 1876, he was in the general merchandise business until 1884, when he sold out, retaining the agency for various powder and dynamite companies only, which of late years has developed into a large business itself. In connection with a branch, conducted by his son, in Denver, Mr. Clark's business extended as far west as Nevada, and north to Montana.

According to the letter, Clark had it shipped to the attention of "Morrie". Don't know if it was their gun or he was in charge of receiving special orders.

[Randy Roberts]

Art, I have a CHE 2 years younger than yours that is a factory safety delete gun. I have noticed that the engraving over the safety slot in your gun is a fair amount more elaborate than mine as you can see. Nice find on your part.

[Reggie B]

Originally Posted by Randy G Roberts

Art, I have a CHE 2 years younger than yours that is a factory safety delete gun. I have noticed that the engraving over the safety slot in your gun is a fair amount more elaborate than mine as you can see. Nice find on your part.

34"! Nice one!

[Bill Murphy]

Russ, you are wrong. You can own them all. Just quit selling them.

[Pa SxS]

I'm amazed that you guys keep saying this gun is the only one made in this configuration or this gun is only 1 of x number made in this configuration when you know the data in TPS is extrapolated to take into account for the missing records.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Chuck Bishop

I'm amazed that you guys keep saying this gun is the only one made in this configuration or this gun is only 1 of x number made in this configuration when you know the data in TPS is extrapolated to take into account for the missing records.

Chuck, I think the claims of “only” should be redefined as “only known”.

That would take into account any missing records that may indicate otherwise.





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