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Eric Krewson:
Just a heads up for those who might be interested;

4th Annual Alabama - Kentucky Rifle Show Jan. 9th, 10th and 11th, 2020 at Wheeler Lodge at Joe Wheeler State park near Rogersville Al.

This is big event, so much stuff to see if you are interested in original and contemporary longrifles. Plenty of vendors will be there with stock blanks, barrels, and almost most any part you could want to build a rifle. Lots of guns for sale from some of the best contemporary builders, there are alway some originals for sale as well.

In the past the first day is a set up day, everyone won't be ready for business. The second day will be a much better day to attend.

The filled up on banquet hall last year so they reserved two halls to handle all the people who want to set up.

gifford:
That would be some show to see.

Are the offerings mostly original or contemporary crafted?

mullet:
 Man, I wish it was closer.

Eric Krewson:
I would say the displayed pieces are 70% original and 30% contemporary. A few of the originals are for sale, there is some trading going on as well. Most of the contemporary builders have guns for sale, almost all the contemporary builders guns are high end, carved and engraved rifles.

One interesting display last year was a collection Samuel Hawkins rifles, another was a group of Kennedy and Stults rifles that were made at large gun factories prior to the civil war and not over 10 miles from where I am sitting here typing this.

There are a lot of contemporary horns, knives and bags, some of them quite stunning.

In the background of the picture below is a display of the finest contemporary builders rifles, builders that you only see mentioned on the longrifle sites. Mike Brooks, Jim Chambers and the like. Mike Brooks is quite a character, it was nice to see two of his guns on display, his work is very good in person.

Then their are the parts..........

gifford:
Thanks for the info; man, that show would really be something to see.

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