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Dorr N. Wiltse, Jr and I wrote the book Michigan Gunsmiths While googling my own book I found there were a couple of posts on this forum, one from a CMWill, looking for information on John O'Mara. All I have is:

O�Mara Bros., Detroit 1865 - 18708
Wayne County. Reported to have made a three barreled gun, two rifle bbls. over one shotgun barrel.

O�Mara, John, Detroit 1863 - 18708
Wayne County. In 1865 - 1864. with Frederick Ege at 113 Griswold. In the 1866 - �67 directory9 John O�Mara is listed as an engraver, working and living in the house at 8 Michigan Avenue. A three-barreled gun, two rifled, one shotgun, exists.
A note by CMWill said that O'Mara had been with Wingert in 1855-56, I did not know this & would like to have the original reference. For 3rd edition, Insha'Allah.

This book has become my replacement (well, not entirely . . . ) for gun collecting & it is a continuing work. I'm in Rochester, Michigan and yes, Jim Marsh knows me. He gave me photos of a nice double by Quillin for the book.

JCalvinK

I would be interested in learning more about your book and its avaialbility.

Phil

JCalvinK

Thank you for posting the info on O'Mara. From what I remember I was helping another board member find info on O'mara and all I could find was a minor note in Frank Sellers American Gunsmiths. I am also interested in learning more about your book and its availability.

Channing

Mr Kelly,

It is great having you stop by. Do you have any copies of the book left? I am sure there are some here who would like to add it to their library.

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=20751.0

Pete

Jim's Book is a must for anyone interested in Michigan made guns. Many years of rescearch, Great Book.

Regards,
Jim Marsh