NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 6, 1871 

* Creation of the NRA, the National Rifle Association

The bottom of pg. 4 has a brief & inconspicuous report which is very significant to the founding of the NRA, the National Rifle Association. As the internet notes, the NRA was founded in 1871 by Capt. Wingate and Col. Church, both mentioned in this report. Papers for incorporation were sent in late November and this report notes: "A regular meeting of the Directors of the National Rifle Association was held last evening...Col. Church in the chair..." followed by a list of other members present (see). 
Eight pages, a few archival repairs, a bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.