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(THE GUN REPORT)
An archive of approximately 334 photographs from the
annual Gun Report trade show of collectible guns and
knives.
The formally-composed photographs
primarily depict proud exhibitors posing at tables
with their “weapon of choice,” including the
happy family (the husband holding a shotgun
while the wife cradles a baby), the endearing
couple gripping a long-rifle between them, and
solo dealers, both male and female.Also pictured
are views of booths and tables with crammed
displays ranging from 17th-century Dutch flintlock
guns, Colt “six-shooters,” and “pistols of the
Third Reich” to Derringers, Tommy guns, and
American Revolution muskets. Silver (259),
Polaroid (67), and chromogenic (8) prints, ranging
in size from 3
1
/
4
inches square (8.3 cm.) to 5
inches square (12.7 cm.), some with the
photographer’s hand stamp and others with
notations, in pencil or in ink, on verso;
approximately 41 of them presented in a small
plastic-ring album. 1960s-70s
[1,000/1,500]
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