I remember a number of those same odd attachments available with a Senators pin at Griffith Stadium in the late 50s. Of course, the Senators became the Twins, and the Robertson Brothers, who were also brothers to Calvin Griffith, ran the concessions at both places. The rifle attachment at Griffith was a much larger and heavier example, however, and I know this because my Mom bought me one at a game and following a fight between us on the way home, I snapped the blade off in spite. Surprised I didn't cut my finger off doing it. So many cool items in this catalog that would be such a prize for Twins collectors today, I wonder if any have ever surfaced. The ladies apron? Wallet? Way cool! And how about the idea of selling kids knifes, guns, etc., when they got a pin? That wouldn't fly today, not a chance! Interesting that they don't mention that the autographs are all facsimile, there had to be some disappointed kids when they discovered that.
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