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BUTLER, Frank (1850-1926).
Sharpshooter, and husband of Annie Oakley.
Autograph letter signed ("Frank Butler") to "General Sales Manager, of Colts Arms Co." New York, date illegible. 1 page, quarto, archivally restored, glue remnants on verso, sealed in acetate. Butler writes on behalf of his wife. "Some time back you gave me a price on a revolver for Annie Oakley. Now I have an officer's model in the same condition fitted with package sights the barrel is 7 1/2 inches long too long for quick mark can you cut it down to six inches and put package sights back without hurting the shooting." Frank and Annie travelled across the States dazzling all with their amazing marksmanship.
Provenance: Ronald J. Atlas collection.
Sharpshooter, and husband of Annie Oakley.
Autograph letter signed ("Frank Butler") to "General Sales Manager, of Colts Arms Co." New York, date illegible. 1 page, quarto, archivally restored, glue remnants on verso, sealed in acetate. Butler writes on behalf of his wife. "Some time back you gave me a price on a revolver for Annie Oakley. Now I have an officer's model in the same condition fitted with package sights the barrel is 7 1/2 inches long too long for quick mark can you cut it down to six inches and put package sights back without hurting the shooting." Frank and Annie travelled across the States dazzling all with their amazing marksmanship.
Provenance: Ronald J. Atlas collection.