Ryan: Along with Alvin Linden[the real one] and Bob Owens, he was one of what I think of as the "Big 3" in the 30's-40's in consumate custom riflesmithing. I KNOW I HAVE LEFT OUT MANY... but these three ran relatively small shops compared to Hoffman and GRIFFIN AND HOWE and it showed. Wundhamer was much earlier and basically started the whole shebang. WHEN YOU SAY CRUD...BE VERY CAREFUL THAT CRUD MAY VERY WELL BE DESIRABLE TO A COLLECTOR AND REMOVING IT WILLY NILLY COULD AFFECT THE VALUE GREATLY SHOULD YOU DECIDE YOU WANT TO SELL IT LATER. Photos would be of great help in determining anything regarding the gun and all of us here will be happy to assist. Congratulations on finding a great rifle by a great gunmaker! Warmest Regards Jerry
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