Ripp, Thanks for posting. That is a great read. Unfortunately many people today may not know much (if anything) about G&H or Hoffman).

It is interesting today to realize that as late as 60 years ago, NYC had a very strong gun trade. I was reading the story of the 1st Creedmoor match in SSE and the American effort was supported by NY's Amateur Rifle Club and the shooting took place in an area now part of Queens.