Another thought...
As Fred stated, we have no plans to expand the Long Rifle Library past the present venue. While there exists interest in other types of period firearms, they lie beyond the scope of our ability.
The hope has always been that the Library and Museum project will stimulate interest among those involved in contemporary and martial pieces to set up parallel projects. Both are worthy of the effort involved in our opinion.
Should there be interest (and we hope there is), Fred and I would be honored to assist with technical details. As most of you are aware, this has been a labor of love on our part. Neither of us have benefited in any way from a financial perspective, nor have we attempted to capitalize on the opportunities such a site might afford us. The same can be said for our review committee.
What I'm getting at is that we'll be happy to help anyone as long as there exists no commercial interest nor profit motive. The reasoning being that without the incentive for personal gain there's absolutely no reason to present or promote any particular exhibit in favor of another. Note that potential values are never discussed nor are names divulged.
Our goal is to educate, promote, and entertain. We believe that presentation of a unique collection of fine American folk art will lead to increased interest in the subject from a much broader audience than could be reached at a gun show or any single display. So far it would seem that we've been correct.
So gentlemen... Who amongst you will step up to the plate? It's really not that all that difficult to accomplish such a project and much of the work has already been done.
Give me a call or drop me a mail.
B.
