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Title: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on August 07, 2023, 11:51:58 PM
Hello Everyone.

I am building a list of contemporary Iowa gunmakers to go along with my book "Iowa Gunmakers in the 1800's" If you know of any Iowa gunmakers from the 1900's on, please send me their name, address or town that they worked, when they worked, and if they had a particular style they specialized in. My list is very short so far. I know of Mike Brooks, Steve Bookout, Bruce Strunk, Joe Wiest, & Floyd Moore. All of them have made some outstanding examples and I am sure there are very many others. Any information that you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much, -Tom Moore
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Mike Brooks on August 08, 2023, 06:49:23 AM
Dean Chandler, Davenport iowa. 1950s through 2000ish
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on August 08, 2023, 06:42:44 PM
Thanks Mike!
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Mike Brooks on August 09, 2023, 05:01:38 AM
Dennis Mulford. Maybe around Ames? Late 70s to early 80s. Went back to being a meat cutter. Built some nice high end stuff, but I don't think he made many although full time for a few years.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: T*O*F on August 09, 2023, 06:19:42 PM
I own the Burns Schuetzen rifle mentioned in Tom Rowe's book on American Shuetzens.  It has a very interesting back story.  If you send me an email   oldfoxtraders@aol.com  I will dig the info out and send it to you.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: EC121 on August 10, 2023, 01:18:05 AM
I have a Mulford rifle.  It is his version of the Schreit rifle.





(https://i.ibb.co/tzd6kbL/Mulford-rifle-003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dthv1Qm)
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: TPH on August 14, 2023, 01:59:15 AM
What about Mike Brooks?
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Seth Isaacson on August 17, 2023, 12:59:21 AM
What about Mike Brooks?


Nobody here has ever heard of him, but I've been told he's known for keeping his thoughts and ideas to himself.  ::)
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Stoner creek on August 17, 2023, 02:19:31 AM
What about Mike Brooks?


Nobody here has ever heard of him, but I've been told he's known for keeping his thoughts and ideas to himself.  ::)

He’s a very introverted chap.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on August 18, 2023, 01:07:43 AM
Sorry, I got called away for a few days. Thanks to all for your inputs and please keep them coming.

And EC121, thanks for the pic of the Mulford rifle. Very nice.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: taterbug on August 22, 2023, 04:56:19 PM
i think a Mulford rifle was on a book cover, back in the 80's?  At least thats when I had my first foray into BP and buying my first books.  Maybe one of Sam Fadala's books? 
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: EC121 on August 22, 2023, 07:57:35 PM
I think my rifle was the one in the book.  That is the reason I bought it.  Back then I bought the book and thought that was about the nicest rifle I'd ever seen.  Then a couple of years ago it came on the market.
 I have more pics if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: HSmithTX on August 22, 2023, 11:49:20 PM
I would like to see some more pictures of that rifle!
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: EC121 on August 23, 2023, 12:12:18 AM
Here you go.





(https://i.ibb.co/FV0pPhJ/Mulford-rifle-006.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SrdSL60)

(https://i.ibb.co/0rc4CJC/Mulford-rifle-007.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9WNKbYb)

(https://i.ibb.co/MksttVN/Mulford-rifle-008.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KxXffqy)

(https://i.ibb.co/V2mdCxB/Mulford-rifle-015.jpg) (https://ibb.co/724HpQy)



(https://i.ibb.co/RSkgxBZ/Mulford-rifle-016.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hMJgPZh)

(https://i.ibb.co/cvVFcgz/Mulford-rifle-018.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TTd8Bvz)
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: TDW on August 24, 2023, 06:57:05 PM
 Mike, I believe Ames is right! I was managing a little muzzleloading gun shop in Anaheim, California during the 70s. Dennis was one of our regular customers, and belonged to our muzzleloading gun club. I sold him his first set of parts for his first build. When he was finished, he brought it back into the shop to show me. I was surprised at his level of attention to detail, and the overall quality of his first attempt. I believe Dennis moved himself and his family in the mid-70s, and I lost track of him. Much later (early 80s?) I was living in Montana and I ran into him at a rendezvous in Polebridge, Montana, and he was a full time builder living in Iowa. His work was stunning! We sat and traded stories about old friends for quite a while….

I haven’t thought of him in years, thanks for the memory jolt!
Tom W
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on August 25, 2023, 04:34:00 PM
Just to let you know, Dennis is very much alive and kicking. He lives in eastern Iowa and I see him at my table at the Cedar Rapids gun show often. We do a little trading now and then. And he is still a very active shooter. Next time I see him I'll mention your names. -Tom
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Mike Brooks on August 25, 2023, 04:56:01 PM
Just to let you know, Dennis is very much alive and kicking. He lives in eastern Iowa and I see him at my table at the Cedar Rapids gun show often. We do a little trading now and then. And he is still a very active shooter. Next time I see him I'll mention your names. -Tom
I rarely miss the cedar rapids gunshow. I probably walk right past him (and you) several times a year and don't know it.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: HSmithTX on August 25, 2023, 09:31:16 PM
Much appreciated EC!
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: smylee grouch on August 26, 2023, 04:34:06 AM
Jim " Peaving " Jaskoviak. (sp) Central Iowa close to Min border I think. :-\
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Angus on August 26, 2023, 04:41:39 AM
"Pevine". I was thinking he was around Forest City or Webster City. I might have his address in some shoot listings.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Mike Brooks on August 26, 2023, 01:56:15 PM
What level of gunmakers qualify for your list. I could name you several dozens that made a half dozen or so shooter grade guns.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on September 05, 2023, 10:52:05 PM
Well Mike, that's a good question. I guess I would limit it to anyone who actually signed their guns. However many they made. That would preserve their efforts for posterity. Anyone who happened onto one would be able to find out at least a little history on who made it. My dad only made 6 guns but he is on the list. But, that might demonstrate a little personal bias. HA! -Tom
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: D. Buck Stopshere on September 05, 2023, 11:25:34 PM
Jim Jaskoviak is a NMLRA Field Rep for Iowa, and his contact info is available on the NMLRA website under “Programs”, the click on “Field Representatives”. Then scroll down to Iowa. NMLRA.org
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Mike Brooks on September 05, 2023, 11:47:16 PM
Jim Jaskoviak is a NMLRA Field Rep for Iowa, and his contact info is available on the NMLRA website under “Programs”, the click on “Field Representatives”. Then scroll down to Iowa. NMLRA.org
That's Art Fleenor. He's a member here.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: snapper on September 06, 2023, 12:14:46 AM
Jim is the official field rep for Iowa and does a great job.  I am a field rep by default as a NMLRA board member.

Fleener
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Frozen Run on September 14, 2023, 05:17:42 PM
Can this book be posted in Recent Books once it is updated with all the new information? I'd like to get a copy, thank you.
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Dphariss on September 15, 2023, 06:43:45 AM
I made some rifles in Iowa before I was drafted. But that was 1969 at the latest. Made it for a friend in late 68 or maybe 69. Pretty plain. Walnut stained really dark.  Made the TG. Just a heal and toe plate. Russ Hamm “P Gonter” lock. Douglas barrel. It was sold by someone as being found in and old cabin in Easter Kentucky at one point. This photo came from the guy that owned it at one time. And yes it has my name cut in the barrel with a sharpened 3 cornered file. Grease hole with an 8 pointed star incised around it and at least one other thing that I did out of youthful ignorance. Sorry about the photo but it is what it is.
(https://i.ibb.co/Zd2PSDg/version-1-uuid-7-FC38181-78-A0-47-BE-8-DD4-F22217-A77-F2-F-mode-compatible-noloc-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sjWGCY1)
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tim Crosby on September 15, 2023, 05:55:41 PM
Can this book be posted in Recent Books once it is updated with all the new information? I'd like to get a copy, thank you.

 I'm sure it can since the current edition is already there.

  https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=mfrgftm57npdlcf6s8thqerd72&topic=50624.msg501999#msg501999

   Tim
Title: Re: Wanted: Information on Contemporary Iowa Based Makers
Post by: Tom Moore on September 21, 2023, 08:33:20 PM
It will probably be a long time before I update the book but anybody who buys one can contact me for an updated list, no charge. -Tom