Ardent fresh-water sailor and expert on precision shooting, Major James Hahn, president of the John Inglis plant, takes great pride in his extraordinary collection of hand guns

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Ardent fresh-water sailor and expert on precision shooting, Major James Hahn, president of the John Inglis plant, takes great pride in his extraordinary collection of hand guns

Date1/4/1941

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

John Inglis and Company (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ardent fresh-water sailor and expert on precision shooting; Major James Hahn; president of the John Inglis plant; takes great pride in his extraordinary collection of hand guns.

Subject

Architecture

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110114F

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