Frederick Sheetz

[Avlrc]

A good friend and I have been working on this some for the last few months, when we have some time. I think we got most of what we want to tell. There is far more information  on Frederick, but  we know in this day & age, most people don't have time to read a complete history. Hope you guys who like West Virginia , Virginia rifles & their makers get something from this. By the way Frederick Sheetz is our favorite maker.
 
http://hampshirecountylongrifles.blogspot.com/

If you don't have time to read it, you may enjoy the pictures.

Wish you all a Great Memorial Day...

[WaterFowl]

Thank you for posting the link...He  sounded like quite the guy!
Really like seeing those 5 rifles side by side.Very nice work.

[B Shipman]

I'm taken by the molding patterns around the lock an side plate. Very different .

[Shreckmeister]

Read it start to end and enjoyed it all. Many thanks. Rob

[Majorjoel]

Many thank's to you Avirc for writing and posting this very fine biography and pictorial! I really enjoyed seeing all of the UNIQUE details of this gunsmith's work. For me, it is always a rare treat to be able to put a face behind one of America's top tear gunsmiths. It really adds a lot to my learning experience. This has been an enjoyable start to my morning!   

[tallbear]

Great stuff THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mitch

[Dennis Glazener]

Thanks, always good to see good research shared with others. Great job by you and your friend.
Dennis

[VP]

Great work again. I always look forward to your posts. Hope to see you at the KRA show soon.

VP

[Avlrc]

Thanks for all of the positive comments.

VP, I intend on going. Hope to see you there.

[JTR]

Thanks for the great write-up!
I haven't made it all the way through the text, but have enjoyed all the pictures!
John