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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1264 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Universal Palm Rest Jan 19^th, 2021 at 11:37am	Print Post
	The advertisement below is from a 1902 issue of Shooting and Fishing magazine. Just curious - have any of you ever encountered a Universal Palm Rest as made by Great Western Gun Works? While a close-in OH position using a knob mounted on the lever was not particularly popular back in the day, Louis Ittel was a notable exception. His name appeared frequently among the winners of matches in that time period.

	Randy W ASSRA 10211 - ISSA 125 There are indeed two Americas. Simply put, it is not the haves and have nots. The two Americans are in reality divided into those who do and those who don't.
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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #1 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 12:42pm	Print Post
	I have looked at this several times over the years and if using a Pope style finger lever I am not so sure the Ball would not be hitting the forearm keeping the breech block from opening all the way.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17335 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #2 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 1:02pm	Print Post
	I saw one on a schuetzen 1885 once, and not only did it restrict lever travel, the balance point when shouldering the rifle was terrible. Way too far back for me to ever want one.

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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2053 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #3 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 1:29pm	Print Post
	Maybe Ittel was little?

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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1264 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #4 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 1:39pm	Print Post
	Louis Ittel 1901. Don't know if he was a giant or "little" but he was a fine rifle shot.

	Randy W ASSRA 10211 - ISSA 125 There are indeed two Americas. Simply put, it is not the haves and have nots. The two Americans are in reality divided into those who do and those who don't.
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fallingblock ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 639 Location: Wisconsin Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #5 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 1:45pm	Print Post
	Randy, I have one if you would like to try it I will bring it to Raton of could send it to you. Cheers, Laurie

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GT Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2269 Location: Northeast Wyoming Joined: Jun 28^th, 2015	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #6 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 2:15pm	Print Post
	I see another path that would cause me to stray, a few photos of one and I'd be copying it to try...

	"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk" T. A. Edison "The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right" M.T.
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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12007 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #7 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 2:21pm	Print Post
	"perfect targets if you use it"

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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1264 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #8 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 2:58pm	Print Post
	Laurie Thanks for the offer. Please do bring it to Raton and I'll give it a whirl. I think it would make my 14 1/4 pound Ballard No.6 unmanageable but since I'm assured of "Perfect Targets" I'm game. If nothing else, it certainly is an interesting implement of that time period.

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MrTipUp Frequent Elocutionist Offline Quality is to a product what character is to a man Posts: 1377 Location: Indiana Joined: Feb 19^th, 2020	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #9 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 3:08pm	Print Post
	For those like Greg who might like to experiment, the cork balls can be bought on eBay (item # 324338210802). Also, I have an original Great Western catalog from the late 1890's; if I can find it, I'll check to see if it has any other "toys" of interest and, if so, report back. Bill Lawrence


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830singleshot Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 456 Location: Texas Joined: Feb 11^th, 2007	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #10 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 3:15pm	Print Post
	I've always wanted to try one. On rifles without a palm rest, I tend to hold them with my thumb on the finger lever, about where this clamps on, and my index and middle fingers on the forend. If someone makes a run of these, put me on the list!

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12007 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #11 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 3:59pm	Print Post
	I have a few original rifles I'd use more if I had a clamp on palm rest. Put me on the list also.
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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2053 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #12 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 4:03pm	Print Post
	I am aware of Ittle, was just suggesting that it might be of more use to someone of smaller stature. Not so cramped as might be the case with someone larger, longer arms, longer LOP, etc. It does not appear to have much range of adjustment like so many other palm rest have.

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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2053 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #13 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 4:06pm	Print Post
	I might add that GT could/probably would incorporate more adaptability.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12007 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Universal Palm Rest Reply #14 - Jan 19^th, 2021 at 4:12pm	Print Post
	rkba2nd wrote on Jan 19^th, 2021 at 4:03pm: I am aware of Ittle, was just suggesting that it might be of more use to someone of smaller stature. Not so cramped as might be the case with someone larger, longer arms, longer LOP, etc. It does not appear to have much range of adjustment like so many other palm rest have. Would be splendid on my percussion rifles.

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