Uncle Dan saw the light after his Lefever was stolen at the Empire State Tournament of 1896, and winning a Smith
Lefever, Hunter Arms and Parker were aggressively promoting both their guns and live bird and inanimate target shooting at that time.
Guns used at the Empire State Tournament
Smith-26, Parker-24, Lefever-16, Baker-11, Winchester-4
http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/SportingLife/1896/VOL_27_NO_13/SL2713020.pdf Smith guns came out on top again, with 23 men using them. "Prince Mac" was well satisfied, and went home happy, even if he was heavily handicapped. When a man breaks 47 out of 50 he ought to get back at least his entrance money.
