1910 – Nov 26, 1998 1910 – Born in Cincinnati, grew up in Port Angeles 1917 she riddled a neighbor’s washtub with BBs and got a paddling – her father also gave her a .22-caliber rifle 1920 she contracted polio, permanently affected her vocal cords 1929 Captain of the women’s rifle team University of Washington … Read more
May 11, 1907 – Jan 4, 1970 1928 bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison 1931 law degree the University of Wisconsin Law School World War II – rank of Colonel – served on the staff of General Frank Merrill in the jungles of Burma Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army. 1959 – 1970 Executive … Read more
At a Glance 1886 – 1963 Exhibition shooter who taught his nephew Rex Applegate to shoot. Accomplishments Famed exhibition shooter, skilled at both point and aimed fire Professional hunter and photographer Rex Applegate’s uncle and first shooting teacher 1886 – 1963 Famed exhibition shooter professional hunter Rex Applegate’s uncle taught Applegate to shoot professional photographer … Read more
January 23, 1882 New Haven, Connecticut 1882 Elizabeth Servaty born in New Haven 1902 employee at the Winchester factory in New Haven met Adolph (Ad) Toepperwein – Americanized as the “Topperweins” – he was sales rep and exhibition shooter for the Winchester 1903 They married 1904 son Lawrence was born Ad gave Elizabeth her first shooting … Read more
Feb 2, 1881 – Feb 11, 1963 1920 competed in Summer Olympics – won the gold medal in the individual free pistol event – won two gold medals as member of the American team in the team 50 metre free pistol competition 1934 – 1935 President of the National Rifle Association 1934 – testified during … Read more
At a Glance 1874 – 1957 Montana exhibition shooter who set speed records with the double-action revolver. Accomplishments Fired five shots into a hand-sized group in 2/5 of a second (1932) Broke hand-thrown clay targets with a revolver Trained law enforcement in fast revolver work Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame (2010) Books Fast and Fancy … Read more
August 4, 1871 – February 3, 1930 “the Champion California huntress” Began shooting at the age of 7 She was competing by the age of 10 1886 – Joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show 1907 – moved permanently to Oklahoma 13 years as a record-setting sharpshooter and performer 1920 – She retired was married at least five times throughout her life … Read more
August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926 “Miss Annie Oakley”, “Watanya Cicilla” (Little Sure Shot), “Little Miss Sure Shot” America’s first female star Annie Oakley taught more than 15,000 women how to use a gun Sixth of nine children ( born Phoebe Ann Mosey )(Phoebe Ann Moses) began trapping before the age of seven began … Read more
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