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  1. Jan Packard

    Winchester Model 21 forearm question update history

    Jan Packard, Mar 8, 2026
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    William L Murphy
    Mar 9, 2026
  2. bobski

    slowed sales of old guns?

    bobski, Jun 26, 2021
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    puablo
    Feb 27, 2026
  3. Indianajack

    First 100 in dbls. 1 thru 100. Modern day. Who ?

    Indianajack, Oct 22, 2020
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    William L Murphy
    Feb 16, 2026
  4. Joe Roby

    Who owned it first Ljutic Mono #7

    Joe Roby, Jul 6, 2019
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    MA Wright
    Feb 8, 2026
  5. bobski

    is the old live bird stadium still standing at...

    bobski, Jan 17, 2026
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    bobski
    Feb 6, 2026
  6. BRAD DYSINGER
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    Hunt for Punkin Flock

    BRAD DYSINGER, Oct 5, 2015 ... 2
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  7. HistoryBuff

    SPORTING CLAYS - The True History of the Game

    HistoryBuff, Feb 28, 2016
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    puablo
    Jan 14, 2026
  8. HistoryBuff
    Redirect

    PART 2 - EVOLUTION OF FLIGHTS & ANGLES - 101

    HistoryBuff, May 29, 2015
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  9. dr.longshot
    Redirect

    SHOULD HAVE THE ATA SHELL SPECIFICATIONS BEEN CHANGED?

    dr.longshot, Jan 14, 2015 ... 2 3
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  10. bobski

    krieghoff super crown grade q:

    bobski, Jul 25, 2024
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    bobski
    Jan 1, 2026
  11. Family Guy

    Who was the oldest person to break 200 at the Grand?

    Family Guy, Aug 8, 2025
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    puablo
    Nov 9, 2025
  12. Joe Roby

    Browning SweetSixteen 1947

    Joe Roby, Aug 21, 2025
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    Joe Roby
    Aug 23, 2025
  13. Kujoo

    History Buff

    Kujoo, Mar 21, 2017
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    William L Murphy
    Jul 15, 2025
  14. ARK80

    Perazzi MX8 clarification

    ARK80, Jul 13, 2025
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    ARK80
    Jul 13, 2025
  15. bobski

    Date of Manufacture of the ljutic 4 barrel sets

    bobski, Jul 4, 2025
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    bobski
    Jul 4, 2025
  16. Trap3

    Early Grand American Trapshooting Programs

    Trap3, Oct 22, 2018
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    Trap3
    Apr 12, 2025
  17. DocDobs

    This old gun…

    DocDobs, Jul 20, 2023
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    farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om
    Mar 15, 2025
  18. Joe Roby

    OLE time Custom Trap Stock

    Joe Roby, Feb 10, 2025
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    seitz231
    Feb 11, 2025
  19. Trap3

    Harolds Reno Live Bird Shooters...

    Trap3, Dec 23, 2021
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    Justice12
    Jan 21, 2025
  20. farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om

    That was then…this now

    farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om, Jun 19, 2024
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    Justice12
    Jan 21, 2025
  21. rando8586

    Larry Gravestock

    rando8586, Sep 17, 2020
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    Justice12
    Nov 28, 2024
  22. LadyT

    Lets talk changes to handicap and shootoff rules (wobble & presentation)

    LadyT, Jul 27, 2015 ... 2 3
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    trapshooter47
    Oct 23, 2024
  23. Paul T. Cyr

    999 X 1000 SQUADS

    Paul T. Cyr, Aug 15, 2024
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    Paul T. Cyr
    Aug 15, 2024
  24. HistoryBuff

    First National Skeet Championship

    HistoryBuff, Jan 20, 2016
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    HistoryBuff
    Aug 15, 2024
  25. EUREKA Post 2

    Who are these guys? Aren’t they baseballers? Lou Gehrig & Babe Ruth

    EUREKA Post 2, Jun 2, 2024
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    Antique00
    Jul 2, 2024
  26. bobski

    monte carlo stocks?

    bobski, Mar 25, 2022
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    ken woodworth
    May 6, 2024
  27. bobski

    change in habit q:

    bobski, Feb 4, 2024
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    bobski
    Feb 4, 2024
  28. Prostock T/A

    Jacobson custom bbl maker

    Prostock T/A, Dec 26, 2023
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    gone7tee
    Jan 3, 2024
  29. vdt

    looking for a parts drawing for a Ithaca Victory trap gun

    vdt, Dec 6, 2023
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    vdt
    Dec 6, 2023
  30. Joe Winnicki

    Hand release trap from Harolds club.

    Joe Winnicki, Nov 30, 2023
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    Joe Winnicki
    Nov 30, 2023
  31. kolarbear

    The impact of trapshooting on firearm technology

    kolarbear, Jun 22, 2023
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    bobski
    Jul 10, 2023
  32. Peter Ledger
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    Skeet Cleveland 1935

    Peter Ledger, Jun 11, 2023
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  33. bobski

    do you still shoot fields with ammo perches?

    bobski, Apr 24, 2022
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    rrisum
    Apr 30, 2023
  34. bobski

    have scoreboards gone away?

    bobski, Aug 7, 2021
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    bobski
    Mar 29, 2023
  35. smoke-um

    Question Diana Browning lighting

    smoke-um, Mar 12, 2023
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    bobski
    Mar 24, 2023
  36. HistoryBuff

    First Bylaws Amateur Trapshootng Association (ATA)

    HistoryBuff, Jan 18, 2016
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    Trap3
    Jan 13, 2023
  37. HistoryBuff
    Redirect

    EVOLUTION OF FLIGHTS & ANGLES - 101

    HistoryBuff, May 11, 2015
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  38. bobski
    Redirect

    safety barriers on sta. 1 and 7

    bobski, Aug 4, 2021
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  39. Trap3

    WAR TIME GRAND...

    Trap3, Feb 26, 2022
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    sfox68
    Dec 20, 2022
  40. 25nout

    Trapshooters of color

    25nout, Mar 11, 2020
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    Frank L Brown Jr
    Dec 4, 2022
  41. bobski

    oldest operating club in usa

    bobski, Nov 28, 2021
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    jason marshall
    Oct 25, 2022
  42. Joe Roby

    Most 200s in the CTC?

    Joe Roby, Aug 13, 2022
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    Eric R Munson
    Sep 6, 2022
  43. farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om

    Herold's club them was the days

    farmerfranklyn@yahoo. Om, Jan 1, 2022
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    william d dunbar
    Aug 11, 2022
  44. JonathanReed

    Some photo identification needed

    JonathanReed, Jul 13, 2022
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    Trap3
    Jul 14, 2022
  45. skullrider

    Timney 870 ‘pull’ trigger ??

    skullrider, Jan 17, 2022
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    6,247
    Ravenanme
    May 18, 2022
  46. Trap3

    1890`s Live Bird Shooter

    Trap3, Oct 30, 2018
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    BOB711
    May 8, 2022
  47. Don Cogan

    1 picture & 3 programs from the early 1950's

    Don Cogan, Apr 14, 2017
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    Agrid
    Feb 6, 2022
  48. Hasbeen

    Scored This MINT Original Vintage Tin Federal Ammo Sign Today...FREE!!

    Hasbeen, May 20, 2021
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    Dakota2
    Dec 30, 2021
  49. watchman

    Who put "TRAP" in trapshooting?

    watchman, Jul 28, 2016
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    Dave Berlet
    Dec 30, 2021
  50. HistoryBuff

    Mr Orin "O N" Ford - Organizer of Pacific International Trapshooting Association (PITA)

    HistoryBuff, Jan 18, 2016
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    Trap3
    Dec 18, 2021
  51. Doug Kennedy

    History great flyer shooters, Billy Perdue, Homer Clark jr, Richard Smith, Seth Green, J A R Elliot

    Doug Kennedy, Mar 10, 2016
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    Dave Berlet
    Dec 7, 2021
  52. bobski

    where was i this summer?

    bobski, Nov 24, 2021
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    8,006
    Past OSTA President Tim Hunsaker
    Dec 2, 2021
  53. rookieshooter

    Annie Oakley - Little Miss Sure Shot

    rookieshooter, Dec 18, 2015
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    13,063
    Rob Greenside
    Nov 20, 2021
  54. lord maker

    Old Patches and '65 Grand Medal

    lord maker, Jun 8, 2021
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    7,151
    Trap3
    Oct 28, 2021
  55. Tom Archer

    How Can I Contact "History Buff"

    Tom Archer, Oct 2, 2021
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    7,632
    Tom Archer
    Oct 7, 2021
  56. Trap3

    BECK`S CLAY BIRD and TRAP

    Trap3, Jan 26, 2021
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    7,226
    25nout
    Sep 19, 2021
  57. Al Joiner

    Remington model 32 TC

    Al Joiner, Jun 10, 2021
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    7,384
    Michael jenis
    Jul 22, 2021
  58. bobski

    krieghoff 32 signature receiver q:

    bobski, Jun 10, 2021
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    6,910
    John66
    Jul 20, 2021
  59. Family Guy

    The Expert Trap Thrower

    Family Guy, Oct 16, 2020
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    7,587
    JB Lewis
    Jun 26, 2021
  60. bobski

    a left wing liberal shooting facility? yep.

    bobski, Jun 17, 2021
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    6,503
    bobski
    Jun 18, 2021
  61. Joe Roby

    Remington Model 31TC with a Etchen MC stock.

    Joe Roby, Oct 22, 2019
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    pump gun guy
    May 25, 2021
  62. Joe Roby

    What Happen? to HoF list

    Joe Roby, Jul 5, 2020
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    7,659
    pump gun guy
    May 25, 2021
  63. quarternelson

    World Record ATA Doubles Squad---1963

    quarternelson, Aug 29, 2020
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    cl3
    May 23, 2021
  64. Squigie

    Belcher's Paper Bird?

    Squigie, Jan 22, 2021
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    10,007
    bobski
    May 18, 2021
  65. HistoryBuff

    Ed Scherer & How He Broke World's Record 1197 x 1200 Skeet Targets

    HistoryBuff, Mar 20, 2016
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    Hasbeen
    May 5, 2021
  66. History Seeker

    CANADIAN CLAY TARGET ? BRANDON

    History Seeker, Mar 6, 2019
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    History Seeker
    Apr 21, 2021
  67. Trap3

    GAH LIVE BIRD PROGRAM 1900

    Trap3, Nov 29, 2020
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    7,966
    Trap3
    Apr 4, 2021
  68. History Seeker

    HISTORY BUFF'S HALL OF FAME

    History Seeker, Feb 12, 2016
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    17,181
    Rob Greenside
    Mar 20, 2021
  69. Trap3

    The American Clay Bird

    Trap3, Sep 29, 2017
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    10,059
    Rob Greenside
    Mar 20, 2021
  70. Trap3

    A Thanksgiving Hunt 1908

    Trap3, Nov 26, 2020
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    6,627
    HistoryBuff
    Jan 8, 2021
  71. Trap3

    A WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS 1920`s...

    Trap3, Dec 24, 2020
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    HistoryBuff
    Dec 26, 2020
  72. Old1Eye
    Redirect

    Oldest person to reach the 27 yard line ??

    Old1Eye, Oct 19, 2020
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  73. Family Guy

    Firestone Skeet and Trap Club - Patch design PICTURE

    Family Guy, Oct 16, 2020
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    1rex
    Oct 17, 2020
  74. 25nout

    NY/PA 4-man team

    25nout, Aug 13, 2020
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    6,404
    History Seeker
    Oct 5, 2020
  75. Trap3

    LC SMITH Wins at ELLIOTT`s Flyer Shoot`s

    Trap3, Jan 19, 2020
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    6,230
    Al Joiner
    Sep 22, 2020
  76. Trap3

    Benjamin Teipel Photo...

    Trap3, Aug 27, 2020
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    5,510
    Trap3
    Aug 30, 2020
  77. Sgoose

    The Four B

    Sgoose, Feb 3, 2019
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    wpt
    May 1, 2020
  78. Smithy
    Redirect

    Not the ATA - It's OVER HANDICAPPED DELEGATES see list.

    Smithy, Feb 13, 2018 ... 2
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  79. Trap3

    Henry Squires Tournament Shells

    Trap3, Aug 30, 2017
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    Trap3
    Feb 4, 2020
  80. Joe Roby

    OK: Oldest Man to Break 100 Straight for the First Time - Jim Olin Snow

    Joe Roby, Sep 11, 2019
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    7,009
    rrisum
    Jan 31, 2020
  81. HistoryBuff

    The "Flyersarebest" Pin

    HistoryBuff, Jan 28, 2016
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    8,657
    Rob Greenside
    Jan 16, 2020
  82. jlmccuan

    Release triggers

    jlmccuan, Nov 2, 2016
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    8,320
    rookieshooter
    Oct 27, 2019
  83. Trap3

    EAR PLUGS 1904

    Trap3, Sep 21, 2017
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    7,333
    Sgoose
    Aug 21, 2019
  84. HistoryBuff

    William H. "Silent Billy" Heer

    HistoryBuff, Feb 13, 2016
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    Joe Roby
    Aug 11, 2019
  85. 25nout

    Can you identify these top shooters of yesteryear

    25nout, Apr 11, 2019
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    History Seeker
    Jun 17, 2019
  86. Sgoose

    Who is this

    Sgoose, Apr 7, 2019
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    6,398
    Sgoose
    Apr 8, 2019
  87. Trap3

    What`s wrong with Trapshooting... 1935

    Trap3, Jan 26, 2019
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    6,896
    Storeman
    Feb 10, 2019
  88. HistoryBuff

    FAMOUS GUN - Who Owned It?

    HistoryBuff, Dec 17, 2016
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    15,614
    JIMMY BOWEN
    Jan 17, 2019
  89. Drew Hause

    Baseball and Trapshooting

    Drew Hause, Feb 3, 2018
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    6,642
    Roger c
    Sep 15, 2018
  90. Drew Hause

    Tough Times Turn-of-the-Century Trapshooting - But Maybe Trap Is Good For Us!

    Drew Hause, Feb 10, 2018
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    8,362
    Drew Hause
    Feb 10, 2018
  91. Drew Hause

    Sporting Life Year in Review

    Drew Hause, Jan 22, 2018
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    7,115
    Drew Hause
    Jan 25, 2018
  92. Jim Marsh

    Ed Gillman Pigeon shooting Champion 1876

    Jim Marsh, Mar 6, 2017
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    12,165
    Trap3
    Jan 24, 2018
  93. Drew Hause

    Auto Men Prominent Trap Shooters

    Drew Hause, Jan 22, 2018
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    Drew Hause
    Jan 22, 2018
  94. Drew Hause

    Capt. A.W. "Blue Rock" Money

    Drew Hause, Jan 17, 2018
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    8,267
    Drew Hause
    Jan 20, 2018
  95. 10Guns

    Emil Flues & Single Barrel Trapgun

    10Guns, May 17, 2017
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    8,574
    Tim Shaffer
    Jan 17, 2018
  96. Doug Kennedy

    History Buff

    Doug Kennedy, Dec 29, 2017
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    6,112
    HistoryBuff
    Jan 9, 2018
  97. HistoryBuff

    "HAPPY NEW YEAR" History Lovers

    HistoryBuff, Jan 6, 2018
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    5,717
    History Seeker
    Jan 8, 2018
  98. Grapenut

    Got This Book Coming This Week

    Grapenut, Nov 14, 2017
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    5,997
    History Seeker
    Dec 5, 2017
  99. Citydweller

    Atlantic Indians 1953 Douglas Gilpin Trophy - Roger K Fawcett

    Citydweller, Apr 11, 2016
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    9,564
    Trap3
    Oct 27, 2017
  100. b.tic

    Can anyone identify this trophy. It was won by my grandfather in the late 40's or early 50's.

    b.tic, Aug 27, 2017
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    8,029
    History Seeker
    Sep 29, 2017
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