I came across an old martini rifle made by Providence tool company, they made a model in 40-70 named the "what cheer" after a rifle range located outside providence. Anyone have any info or history on this or the Rhode Island Rifle association, it was a 1400 yard rifle range opened in 1875 some info from old articles i found below, I think it was near or at The current TF green airport
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What Cheer Range in Greenwood, RI. The What Cheer Range was located 7 miles from Providence on the line of the Stonington Railroad. Greenwood is located in Warwick, Kent County. Just south of Rt 113 and east of Rt 1. The range, almost level, was 1400 yards long by 400 yards wide.
WHAT CHEER RANGE.; OPENING DAY AT THE RHODE ISLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION'S NEW RANGE. (Published 1875)
What Cheer Range Opened
1875 What Cheer Range R. I. Reception Committee Ribbon by Rhode Island Rifle Associations: Good Ribbon (1875) First edition. | biblioboy
First edition. - Ribbon - Rhode Island Rifle Associations, Greenwood, Ri. - 1875 - Condition: Good - Greenwood, Ri.: Rhode Island Rifle Associations. Good. 1875. Ribbon. Date: October 25, 1875Item: An original vintage What Cheer Range Reception Committee RibbonSize: 6 by 1 3/4 inches Condition...
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What Cheer Range in Greenwood, RI. The What Cheer Range was located 7 miles from Providence on the line of the Stonington Railroad. Greenwood is located in Warwick, Kent County. Just south of Rt 113 and east of Rt 1. The range, almost level, was 1400 yards long by 400 yards wide.
