Client Comments

. "Hi Larry: Man! The Bedford rifle turned out great! I am always pleasantly surprised when I see the great restoration work that you do to my guns. I know exactly where the wood splice is supposed to be on the forearm, but if I didn't have prior knowledge I would be hard pressed to see it. This Border gun actually looks like a proper Bedford Co. Rifle now. Thank you very much. Wes" 2005
. "Mrs. Gardner, I picked up the rifle this afternoon. It is beautiful, beautiful!! Larry, you did a super job. Please let me know when I can call you to yak awhile and not disturb your working. Do you have any secret formulas you use for aging the inlays and the brass that you care to share? My crowd likes them old and crummy looking. Thank you for helping me get this rifle back to presentable condition. You are a true artist, surely inspired by your lovely wife. Thanks. Doc", J. F. Musgraves, MD - 2005
. " Larry, I'm drinking and waxing the beautiful .45 tonight. Your style is so exquisite. Would like to have talked to you more at Dixon's about the PA deer situation but there were always people around you every time I was nearby. Hope the fair was successful for you. Now that I have the gun in my hands I can't believe I risked losing it! Best Regards," Bob Banks - 2005
. "I am the one who purchased your Golden Age Maryland rifle from Horst Guns. I just had to write and tell you what a thrill it was to unpack your masterpiece. I've seen many contemporary guns over the past year and this one by far outdoes them all in being tastefully done. As a painter myself I can appreciate the masterfully combined form, function and art. I pride myself in the details and perfection of all the elements. Your gun exceeds my standards! All who have seen it just stare in wonder. Your workmanship is certainly a sight to behold. Best regards," R. Myers - 2005
. "I am writing this letter to compliment you on a very fine, well made John Armstrong Long Rifle that you built for me in 1972. To this day, it's beauty, accuracy and dependability are of the highest quality. I hold this rifle as one of my prized possessions. It has taken many deer and I am looking forward to future hunts. Thanks and take care, my friend. Sincerely," R. Donohue - 2003
. "As I said on the phone, it is an amazing piece of work. I got a lot more than I bargained for and am thoroughly pleased. Please add me to your list of references" . J. Lottinville - 1998
. "I am in awe of your craftsmanship. Your work is always outstanding, whether it is a plain rifle or a fancy rifle. In fact, I don't think you can make a plain rifle" J. Lottinville - 2000
. "All I can say is "Wow" and "Thank You" for the great rifle." J. Lottinville - 2004
. "HOLY SMOKES! That's phenomenal! I'm shocked, I've never seen anything that nice or that well done! That is absolutely cool. This is going to send me to the poor house for sure :-) THANKS!!!!!!!" J. Lottinville - 2006
. "Larry, I would like to thank you for building me such a fine Golden Age Rifle. The rifle that I now refer to as the "Squirrel Gun" is an absolutely beautiful piece of artwork. The engraving on the rifle is extremely intricate and detailed. This is most noticeable in the patch box where the silver on brass Squirrel appears to come to life as it sits there admiring it's next meal, a nut. Not only is the rifle a fine art-piece, the balance, fit and overall feel of the rifle make it a pleasure to shoot. Since purchasing the rifle, I can't sit and watch TV at night without laying it across my lap, rubbing the finish with a light wax, admiring the intricate detail and hoping that owing a Gardner rifle will someday improve my gun building capabilities. I can think of no finer model from which to learn." D. Mark Stanley - 2006
. "Larry, received the fancy mountain rifle you and Les made today. The workmanship is something to behold. The form fit and balance of the rifle makes most other makers' work, (including my own), look like a baseball bat with a barrel. Your attention to detail and quality has provided a shootable show piece that will be handed down through generations. Thanks again! Gary Palmer, California - 2006
. "Dear Larry, Thanks so much for the wonderful job you did on my longrifle this year. Santa's workshop couldn't have done any better. It's beautiful, works great, is very comfortable and extremely accurate. The best new toy I've gotten in years and years. Keep up the great work. Thanks again." Jim B. - 2006
. "Writing a check to Larry is always a pleasure, unlike all the other checks I write. Two hundred years from now nobody will care about my check to the City of Houston for my water bill, but 200 years from now somebody will be admiring Larry's rifles." J. Lottinville - 2007