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Offline Wishbone

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Gunmaker Fred E Kern
« on: May 03, 2022, 04:34:22 PM »
At the Hawken Classic this last weekend an individual asked if I would try to help him learn anything about the builder of a contemporary longrifle he owned, with the name "Fred E Kern" on the top flat of the barrel.  The inscription on the patchbox indicates the rifle as possibly being built in 1976.  He later sent to me some photos of the rifle, which are attached.   I did some basic research and Fred Kern was not listed on the current roles of the CLA membership.  No other info was located on the internet re that name associated with longrifle building.

Any info re Fred E Kern would be appreciated, to share with him.  Thanks in advance.
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Gunmaker Fred E Kern
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2022, 04:58:38 PM »
I would suspect Mr. Kern is no longer with us as that gun is almost 50 years old. It's very nice for 1976, Mr. Kern knew what he was doing. That barrel tang is freakishly long!
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Re: Gunmaker Fred E Kern
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2022, 08:16:38 PM »
I have a Jaeger built by a Craig Kern.  I wonder if they are/were related.
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