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Offline Marcruger

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Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« on: July 18, 2017, 12:32:18 AM »
Hi Folks,

My wife and I took a nice mini-vacation to Williamsburg this last Friday through Sunday.  The main purpose was to stop by the gunshop and meet Eric von Aschwege in person.  As my wife said, we can see the reason that they hired Eric - personable, smart, talented, and friendly.  A great combination.  My wife thinks he is good looking too, but he doesn't do a thing for me in that way!   ;-) 
I took some photos that I thought I'd share with y'all regarding the gunmaking there.  Keep in mind it was 100 degrees in Williamsburg about the time we arrived.  I am amazed at the stamina and heat-tolerance of folks who work there, especially in period costumes. 




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The gunsmith shop from the front. 



Eric displays a longrifle lock he built from scratch.  Beautifully clean work. 



Eric displaying a triggerguard pattern he carved for casting parts.  He noted it is slightly oversized to allow for cleaning, filing and detail work when cast.




Eric and Steve Roberts forging an iron buttplate pattern that will be used to cast the actual plates. 



Steve Roberts striking a pensive pose after some forging. 

Eric, please correct where I may have misspoken here.  Many thanks for the patience in explaining things and answering my questions.  Please pass along my thanks to Steve as well.  I really enjoyed "geeking out" on longrifles.   :-) 

Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2017, 12:34:43 AM »
These images are pretty large, so you can click on it and bring up a larger version to see detail. 

Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 04:17:56 AM »
The lock is downright beautiful!
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2017, 05:25:07 AM »
Great photos, Marc. I know you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.   Bob
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2017, 06:20:33 PM »
Thanks for the picture tour. I have visited there many times when I lived in NJ but now that I live in CA it is not convenient for me >:(. When I'm back east it is to visit family not sight seeing :(.
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2017, 12:30:05 AM »
  Marc thanks for sharing. I plan on going next year.
 Eric an Steve are very talented people.  Oldtravler
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2017, 12:58:26 AM »
Thanks for sharing your visit.  My wife & I are planning a trip there early next year.
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Re: Visit to see Eric in Colonial Williamsburg
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2017, 02:13:00 AM »
Right you are Bob Hill.  You of all people should know how much I enjoy talking longrifles.  Our wives are patient, that's for sure.  :-D 

Best wishes, and God Bless,  Marc
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