Any Older Pistol shooters out there

Discussion in 'Trapshooting Forum - Americantrapshooter.com' started by Perazzi Nut, Oct 18, 2020.

  1. Perazzi Nut

    Perazzi Nut Well-Known Member

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    My Father was a master shot in the Air Force for years. Milton Rowcroft
     
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  2. Roger Coveleskie

    Roger Coveleskie State HOF Founding Member Member State Hall of Fame

    I have a .22 cal. target pistol used by a departed friend that shot on the army team back in the 30's. I also have the origional holster with it. Roger C.
    The pistol was made by high standard It is the military HD model. still very accurate very little bluing and made to fit his hand.
     
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  3. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    Very interesting and something to be very proud of.

    Found a page titled, The US Air Force Distinguished Pistol Shot Program

    They list the recipients.

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    131 Milton Rowcroft
     
  4. HistoryBuff

    HistoryBuff US Navy Retired US Navy Retired Founding Member Forum Leader Official Historian Member State Hall of Fame

    And quite a graphic artist as well.
    I read that he provided drawings for books and was art director for Air Magazine.

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    And portrait of Audi Murphy for a book about this great American.
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  5. Perazzi Nut

    Perazzi Nut Well-Known Member

    wow I'm overwhelmed by your response thanks yes he was full of talent
     
  6. Perazzi Nut

    Perazzi Nut Well-Known Member

    he would have been a hundred years old this year and mom is still with us had her hundredth birthday in April
     
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