Cultural Event for those interested in longrifles

**4V50 Gary** · October 27, 2016, 01:04 PM

Gentlemen (and ladies). We gravitate toward higher circles and our kind may not only be found at the range or basement where we tinker away to our hearts content (or frustration), we also frequent museums to study the exhibits. There's a talk coming up in Nov. 5 at the Charlotte Museum of History (3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, ph: 704-568-1774 or email: [email protected] ). Talk runs from 10 am to 3 pm.

Saturday, 5 November for a seminar on the Longrifle Makers of the Mecklenburg School. A panel of experts - Michael Briggs, Kenneth Orr, Bill Ivey, Robert Leath, Blake Stevenson and others - will discuss these local craftsmen and display the 19 known rifles from the Mecklenburg School.

Cost is $35 for Members, $40 for the Public and includes continental breakfast and a box lunch.

I will not be attending (too long of a commute).

**4V50 Gary** · October 30, 2016, 10:13 AM

I'm calling the museum on Monday to order the book. I want it autographed.

foolzrushn · October 31, 2016, 06:50 AM

Don't think your OP mentioned a book (paperback or hardcover, illustrated or not, whose, about what, cost, will they sign and send, shipping?)

Not to criticize....just thought others may also be interested in the book details, and if you know the details, it would save them asking the same questions.

**4V50 Gary** · October 31, 2016, 09:18 AM

Good point. The book is Gunmakers of Mecklenburg and the speaker is the author and other experts on the topic. Cost is $40 plus postage $$$. I'm contacting Tracy Ryals to have her get me my autographed copy.

They're closed on Sun-Mon and I'll have to call tomorrow.

October 27, 2016, 01:04 PM	#1
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Cultural Event for those interested in longrifles Gentlemen (and ladies). We gravitate toward higher circles and our kind may not only be found at the range or basement where we tinker away to our hearts content (or frustration), we also frequent museums to study the exhibits. There's a talk coming up in Nov. 5 at the Charlotte Museum of History (3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215, ph: 704-568-1774 or email: [email protected] ). Talk runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Saturday, 5 November for a seminar on the Longrifle Makers of the Mecklenburg School. A panel of experts - Michael Briggs, Kenneth Orr, Bill Ivey, Robert Leath, Blake Stevenson and others - will discuss these local craftsmen and display the 19 known rifles from the Mecklenburg School. Cost is $35 for Members, $40 for the Public and includes continental breakfast and a box lunch. I will not be attending (too long of a commute). __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 30, 2016, 10:13 AM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	I'm calling the museum on Monday to order the book. I want it autographed. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 31, 2016, 06:50 AM	#3
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	gary Don't think your OP mentioned a book (paperback or hardcover, illustrated or not, whose, about what, cost, will they sign and send, shipping?) Not to criticize....just thought others may also be interested in the book details, and if you know the details, it would save them asking the same questions. __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'

October 31, 2016, 09:18 AM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Good point. The book is Gunmakers of Mecklenburg and the speaker is the author and other experts on the topic. Cost is $40 plus postage $$$. I'm contacting Tracy Ryals to have her get me my autographed copy. They're closed on Sun-Mon and I'll have to call tomorrow. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*