Sunday, September 9, 2012

2012 CLA Show: Photos

Lehigh Valley and Beyond Display
by Bob Roughton

"We are blessed to be The Caretaker of these rifles."

George Stanford
Michael McHugh
Larry Mock
George Suiter
Fred Riley

George Stanford (top)
One of the most famous guns known. This copy of the "Andrew Verner" was built especially for noted collector, John S DuMont in 1969. 
Barrel 46" Cal .50

Michael McHugh (bottom)
John Young style with heavy Herman Rupp influence. Lots of superb wire work.
Barrel 48 1/2" Cal .50

Larry Mrock (top)
1976. Nice Herman Rupp copy starting to look real. His Biventennial gun
Barrel 43" Cal .45

George Suiter - Williamsburg (bottom)
Nice copy of the Jacob Kuntz Rifle in the famous Winterthur Museum
Carrel 44" Cal .46

George Suiter (top)

Fred Riley (bottom)
His personal rifle, a classic Allentown-Bethlehem, wildly done in the "New School" style.
Barrel 42" Cal .54

Wayne Watson
Michael McHugh
Allen Martin
Larry Mrock
Michael McHugh


Wayne Watson (top)
Excellent version of a John Rupp with superb checkering.
Barrel 47" Cal. 54

Michael McHugh (bottom)
In the style of Herman Rupp with a sliding wood door.
Barrel 48" Cal .50

Wayne Watson

Michael McHugh

Allen Martin (top)
Great rendition of the "Unknown Maker",  Kindig #54, and Shumway Vol #1, #65
Barrel 45 1/2" Cal .50

Larry Mrock(bottom)
1980, Wonderful example of a John Rupp, Allentown-Bethlehem School. 14 silver inlays
Barrel 42" Cal .45

Allen Martin

Larry Mrock

Michael McHugh
Variation of the John Shuler, Shumway Vol #1, #64 cir 1790-1800
Barrel 44" Cal .54

 Michael McHugh


Lisa Crews Display



Photographed at the 2012 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

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