Fred Gilbert Special

Gilbert "The Phantom of Spirit Lake" used a L.C. Smith in the 1896 and 1897 GAH Pigeon shoots. He was sponsored by Du Pont and defeated Rolla O. Heikes for the American "E.C." Powder Trophy as "Champion Target Shot of America" in 1897. He then beat J.A.R. Elliott 95 to 94/100 birds for the Kansas City "Star" American Wing Shot Cup "Champion at Pigeons" and again for the Du Pont Cup "Champion of United States at Live Birds" 97-97/100 then 25-24 both in Oct. 1897. He beat Elliott for the Kansas City "Star" Cup again in Chicago Dec. 7. killing 97 out of 100 live birds. In 1902 Fred Gilbert left Hunter Arms for Parker.