The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Envelope reads "Capt. Charles Bock. Using the new rifle device at the official range of the Oakland police department. 1-1-17." Negative shows a police officer in uniform with a square cap turned to his left and aiming with the weapon he is holding. The gun appears to be a standard 6-shooter with an attachment that looks like a long pipe that screws onto the gun. A brick building is behind him as well as a chain and pole fence.
Concepts:
police uniform; exterior; police officer; weapon; man
Persons:
Captain Charles Bock
Organizations:
Oakland Police Officer
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