The majority of the WW1 'Rifle Clubs' were only formed in 1914/15 for the purpose of defence during the war. Most had no existence before or after the war.
Similarly with other such jingoistic names such as 'Defence Corps', Civic Guard', 'Civic Defence Corps' etc.
Shooting rifles in the inner city slums of Levenshulme was not a popular sport prior to this.
Fattorini Bolton badges are in my experience always WW1 period, the Bolton branch becoming a Limited Company in 1919 and changing its title to include (Lancashire) and Limited.
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Simon Butterworth
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