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Photograph caption dated July 2, 1959 reads, "Seated on leather working bench is Andy Anderson, coach of the Gunfighters Club. Anderson is known for his professional gun belts. From left, rear, Ivan Cavanaugh checks wax bullets with Jim Bame. At right, John Wells, club president, looks over .357 magnum pistol. Anderson makes many of the custom gun belts for cowboy movie and TV stars. Fast draw is becoming a popular Valley sport." His shop is located at 4715 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Gunfighters Club (North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Stores & shops--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Leather workers--California--Los Angeles Belts (Clothing)--California--Los Angeles Holsters--California--Los Angeles Shooters of firearms North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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