B. Dudley,
You are correct sir, in our part of the country that term has to be earned on the job, and is a sign of experience and knowledge. No school or apprenticeship program that I know of, in the USA awards the Title. Even the old German Gun Makers at Hunter Arms L.C. Smith, did not refer to themselves in such a manner, however it is what the other employees called them, out of respect for their talents.
I refer to Both Freddie Brunner and Rich Painter in that manner today. Nick Makinson is noted as a Master Gun Maker right on the front of the Double Gun Video box, and also in the video itself.
Ryman Gun Dog
Last edited by Ryman Gun Dog; 07/20/18 04:48 PM.
