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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Robin Henderson on June 27, 2022, 04:13:13 PM

Title: Builder ID
Post by: Robin Henderson on June 27, 2022, 04:13:13 PM

Anyone know anything about this builder? The seller says " Leroy Fleemon". Looks more like "Leroy Fleenor" to me. It's on a neatly done Hawken style rifle.

(https://i.ibb.co/Yt3Qd8B/img.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9qNg42H)

Title: Re: Builder ID
Post by: Stoner creek on June 27, 2022, 05:20:13 PM

He’s from the Johnson City Tennessee area (deceased). He was a contemporary of Louis Smith, Lester Smith, Dale Johnson, and Don Davidson. Of that group only Dale Johnson is still with us.
LeRoy (Buck) did nice work and his pieces are very desired among contemporary collectors!

Title: Re: Builder ID
Post by: Daniel Coats on June 27, 2022, 05:37:39 PM

It's Fleenor

Title: Re: Builder ID
Post by: Robin Henderson on June 27, 2022, 08:13:02 PM

Thanks guys for the info. I'm somewhat familiar with those Johnson City folks.

Title: Re: Builder ID
Post by: Bob Roller on June 27, 2022, 08:36:48 PM

Quote from: Daniel Coats on June 27, 2022, 05:37:39 PM

It's Fleenor

For sure and I make either a lock or triggers for him.
Bob Roller