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Photograph article dated December 5, 1960 partially reads, "Something old is now something in shooting. The latest action in the local shooting groups is fast draw with cap and ball pistol. Another group of true old west shooters recently has been organized by Tom Venner, who with his wife and Tom Jr., operate the Western Gun Shop in Burbank. Venner and his group shoot replica, black powder, cap and ball pistols of the Civil War period." Photograph caption reads, "Awaken interest in old sport - Seated, 'Reb' Keith Gilbert loads cap and ball revolver for Harold Forester, Joe Fahey takes aim with replica gun as Tom Venner gives instruction."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Western Gun Shop (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Fast draw pistol shooting--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Shooters of firearms--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Firearms--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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