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Al Ljutic
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Al Ljutic was an American professional heavy-weight boxer, competitive rifle shooter, machinist and gun maker known for founding Ljutic Industries. and the creation of the Ljutic Space Gun.[2][3]
Early years
Al Ljutic was a Californian of Croatian descent.[4] A professional boxer in the 1930s he lived in Oakland, California where he and his father started manufacturing rifles.[1]
In 1955, Ljutic was invited to go trap shooting by his friend and Remington field representative AA Reil. After accepting Ljutic realized he didn't have a trap gun. Rather than purchasing one or going back on a promise he designed and built his own in a day. This served as the basis for the Ljutic Space Gun.[4]
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