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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 13, 1961 reads "Show model Carol Sloan learns all." The article partially reads "'The World's Fastest Gun' can be seen at the Sportsmen's Show, Pan Pacific Auditorium, performing gun tricks and fast draw nightly through Sunday." Professional target shooter and fast draw expert Joe Bodrie shows Sloan how the firearm works.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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