1895 seems quite early for a SBT; how about that.
From GGCA #37 pg 10:
"While D.M. Lefever was the first large American company to introduce a SBT for the American market in 1905, SD&G actually best Ithaca(1914), Parker(1917), and Fox(1919) to the new market with its first Daly SBT model in 1912."
Schoverling, Daly & Gales had the pulse of the American sportsman, trap shooter, etc. so I was a little puzzled that they were so late to the game. They donated trophies and I'm sure had a shooter at most events. With the January 1909 advert noting a Daly SBT in hand, I'd say it came out in 1908 with the idea possibly near the time Lefever entered the market. Fred Adolph offered one by at least 1912, that was 32" and weighed in at 7 3/4 lbs. It may have been special order. At the same time there was quite a wait for either the Daly SBT or Westley Richards.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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