In 1883 Dr. W. F. Carver, The Evil Spirit of the Plains was matched against Capt. A. H. Bogardus (using a W&C Scott) by the Ligowsky Clay Pigeon Co. in a 25-match series. He and Capt. Bogardus shot 100 targets each in 25 different cities, with Carver winning 19 matches, three tied, and losing three.
Carver used a hammerless 12b Greener then but was shooting a Cashmore 1897-1899.
He used his Cashmore, shooting at the max. 32 yds. at the 5th GAH at Elkwood Park, Long Branch, N. J., March 1897.
Thomas A. Marshall, of Keithsburg, Ill., won in a four man shoot-off, also using a Cashmore.
Guns used: Smith- 31, Parker- 23, Greener- 21, Francotte- 12, Cashmore- 11, Scott- 9, Winchester- 8, Purdey- 5, Lefever- 3
Marshall and his Cashmore won again in 1899 - the only 2 time GAH champion. He was given this Cashmore Presentation Gun thereafter
Cashmore's Nitro Bolt & 1910 catalog courtesy of Bro. Daryl
Wow! 75 pounds sterling in 1910 is about $9400 today.