I have a framed print of Lee's, Fisher's Peak, and a couple of her small original oils of Fisher's from that time period. Bet you were shooting iron over the hill?
Did/do you know Dave Sullivan (Westwind Rifle, CO), a classmate of mine and Racine,WI, Obermeyer friend?
Ed taught me well and I think of him often when working walnut.
Lots of memories.
Sorry Steve, I know the Westwind name but have never met or spoken with Dave. My acquaintance with Boots is strictly that, an acquaintance based upon my interest in barrel-making and his kindness in responding to my queries. A true gentleman.
I was completely floored by my first view of Lee's big treatment of Fisher's Peak in their living room, truly spectacular! And yes I visited Raton but didn't shoot, just enjoyed a couple of mornings spent on the overlook in the park behind the town. Tried to convince My Bride to move out there but no luck....this time.
Also visited K&P Rifle Barrels there in Raton and ordered a cut-rifled 22RF from them. They kinda surprised me by saying that they couldn't find any gunsmithing students that were interested in working for them part-time! When I was @ TSJC in the '60s my roommate worked for Paul Mayer the reamer maker there in Raton, but according to Ken & Peggy the students of today aren't interested in learning the barrel-making trade. Or maybe K&P didn't pay enough.....
I always thought Prator was the coolest instructor there because of his neat little Triumph TR-3 with the racing stripe and leather hood straps. And then there was his natty little bow tie and his extremely biting comments upon my (lack of) expertise!
Regards, Joe
