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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: hurricane on May 04, 2015, 05:59:30 AM

Title: ALR Library presents : Restoration of "Wolfgang Haga" by Hugh Toenjes
Post by: hurricane on May 04, 2015, 05:59:30 AM

Gentlemen: This exhibit is extraordinary and worthy of special recognition:
    
 http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=35609.0

Rarely do we venture into contemporary gunbuilding art but this is such an occasion. This is one of those; an opportunity to recognize and celebrate todays artisans who not only restore but create anew works of great "artisitc merit." Please read the story of such a work. 6000 hours put into making a cased Kentucky Rifle and its accouterments.

 http://americankentuckyrifleart.com/       middle of front page, "Hugh Toenjes"

The Library Committee

Title: Re: ALR Library presents : Restoration of "Wolfgang Haga" by Hugh Toenjes
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on May 05, 2015, 01:48:59 AM

Having known Hugh for these past forty or so years, I very much enjoyed this read.  Congratulations Hugh on your fine work.  And thanks to Hurricane for posting it.

Title: Re: ALR Library presents : Restoration of "Wolfgang Haga" by Hugh Toenjes
Post by: Curtis on May 05, 2015, 03:22:48 AM

I have to echo what Taylor said!  I have not known Hugh for 40 years, however I found the story quite interesting and the work nothing short of amazing.  Thanks for posting it here!

Curtis