Plaque, Award
Object number2011.139.3
Date1914
Mediumbronze; silver
Credit LineGift of David and Judith Yockel
DescriptionBronze rectangular award plaque with four screws on back corners for attaching to larger trophy. Embossed decoration and text on front. Embossed/engraved silver image of male in hunting outfit laying on stomach with rifle raised in shooting position, above a wreath-like image.Dimensions7.5 x 6 x 0.75 in. (19.1 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed text "FORT PITT RIFLE CLUB / TROPHY".
Engraved in center, "REVOLVER / 50 YARD MATCH / WON BY D.A.ATKINSON / OCTOBER 10, 1914".
Historical NotesFt. Pitt Rifle Club trophy. The Ft. Pitt Rifle Club started in 1907, and was a civilian rifle club that used military arms. They held yearly competitions involving a variety of firearms. The Ft. Pitt Rifle Club was one of 60 civilian clubs associated with NRA at that time. Dr. D. A. Atkinson was an active member of this organization and was a revolver champion in the club. He was also the honorary Curator of Reptiles at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and donated many specimens to the organization.
Related institution
Fort Pitt Rifle Club
(founded 1907)
Related institution
National Rifle Association
Previous owner
Dr. D. A. Atkinson
Related institution
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
On View
Not on view
c. 1910
1918
1965
1989
1963