INTERIOR VIEW OF THE AO OFFICE WITH SAFE OPEN AND PAINTING ON WALL OF THE COWBOY SHOOTING BANDITS OFF THEIR HORSES.


RICHARD SHIMER SITTING IN THE AO OFFICE IN NY


W. B. RYAN JR. (LEFT) W/ RICHARD SHIMER AT THE OFFICES AO NY
 
Mr. Shimer started working for Auto-Ordnance in 1931, prior to its sale to Russell Maguire in 1939.

When Auto-Ordnance was sold, Richard Shimer went to work with the new owner. He became the Chief of Plant Security for the Bridgeport factory. Among his other duties he was also in charge of the Auto-Ordnance Fire Department and factory personnel.