Originally Posted By: Joe Wood
Amazing pictures, Vall. He was a fantastic gunmaker!


I believe among the best in American gun maker history. But for whatever reason he's been overlooked by most people. Myself included until I found my 1881 Marlin in a junk barrel at a gun store going out of business many years ago. Once I began chasing down his history, I was amazed that such a talent has gone virtually unnoticed for so many years.
Turns out his brother lived right here in Portland, Or., and might explain how my 1881 got here.