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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: HIB on April 14, 2015, 08:02:51 AM

Title: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: HIB on April 14, 2015, 08:02:51 AM

The Kentucky Rifle Foundation, The Kentucky Rifle Association and KRA member Mel Hankla won top awards at the Annual NRA show last week. .  

The KRA annual booth sponsored by the Kentucky Rifle Foundation handed this years booth's assignment to well known collector and author Mel Hankla. His display of two famous rifles made in or near the show sight [Nashville] got the judges attention and praise.  

The top awards were:

1. Best Educational Exhibit of Antique Guns
2. The Thomas Simpson rifle for Gasper Mansker won "Ten Best Arms"
3. The Powder Horn and Beaded Strap belonging to William Whitley was awarded "Best Accouterment"

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Congratulations to all those who worked so hard on this award wining display, especially Mel Hankla.   Regards, HIB
 

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: Telgan on April 15, 2015, 12:26:44 AM

Very Nice. Congratulations Mel.

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: JTR on April 15, 2015, 12:43:54 AM

Excellent!

John

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: Topknot on April 15, 2015, 01:29:21 AM

What else can I say but Great work Mel. Beautiful !  Truly masterpieces in their own right. Way to go and congratulations, you deserve it.

                                                          topknot

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: Buck on April 15, 2015, 01:41:16 AM

Mark Tyler and I had the opportunity to study that rifle "in hand" (Thomas Simpson rifle) last year at the KRA. Mel was gracious enough to share it with us and 3 or 4 other fellows later in the evening. It is one of the finest rifles I have ever held, great gun. Congratulations to Mel.
Buck 

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: WElliott on April 15, 2015, 06:21:38 AM

Thank to Mel for hus professional representation of our longrifles fraternity to our seriel-number loving friends. An important educational opportunity.

Title: Re: Kentucky Rifle Foundatiion, the KRA and KRA member Mel Hankla win big at NRA
Post by: BOB HILL on April 15, 2015, 08:13:52 PM

Thanks Mel and everyone else involved.Wonderful presentation.We are so lucky to have you all.     Bob