| William Frank Carver's Glass Ball | |
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Origin |
William Frank Carver |
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Type |
Glass Ball |
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Effects |
Causes expert marksmanship |
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Downsides |
User will try to challenge their superiors |
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Activation |
Hitting in the air |
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Collected by |
Warehouse 13 |
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Section |
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Aisle |
92589-6843 |
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Shelf |
82462-7616-375 |
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Date of Collection |
May 12, 1937 |
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Origin[]
William Frank Carver was a late 19th-century sharpshooter renowned for his accuracy. In December 1877 the "Evil Spirit" issued a challenge to all comers; he would use a rifle and the challenger could use a shotgun, and the targets would be glass balls thrown from the newly invented Bogardus glass ball trap. He also contended that he could hit more targets from horseback than a challenger could hit while standing on the ground. One of the first significant awards Carver won was for breaking 885 glass balls out of 1000 at San Francisco on February 22, 1878. He went traveling across Europe and challenged fellow shooter Adam Henry Bogardus, the most recognized shooter in the country, to a challenge. After several refusals, they matched in 1883, with a score of 83-82 in Carver’s favor. A following rematch cemented Carver’s skill and accuracy over others. He later went into wild west shows and developed a diving horse attraction.
Effects[]
The glass ball will grant the user extreme accuracy when they hit it in the air. The broken shards will re-assemble when they are brought together in a container of water. The user will be able to hit any target, but will overall prefer to use handguns when possible. They will also become cocky and challenge their superior’s authority and skill level.
Trivia[]
Inspiration for [Mr. Denton on Doomsday] Season 1/ Episode 3 of the Twilight Zone, as seen here: Twilight Zone Artifacts