Trophy
Object number2011.139.1
Date1918
Mediumbronze; silver
Credit LineGift of David and Judith Yockel
DescriptionMetal trophy. Bronze cup with two squared handles. Silver accents on body.Dimensions5 x 5.375 x 3.625 in. (12.7 x 13.7 x 9.2 cm)InscriptionsEngraved on one side: "FORT PITT RIFLE CLUB / 500 YD TROPHY SEP 21 1918 / WON BY / DR. D.A. ATKINSON / SCORE 49".
MarksMaker's mark engraved on base: "6545 / [inside diamond] AMS / STERLING / ON BRONZE / PAT.AUG.27.12 / 2".
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.
Previous owner
Dr. D. A. Atkinson
Related institution
Fort Pitt Rifle Club
(founded 1907)
Related institution
National Rifle Association
Related institution
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
On View
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c. 1910
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