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.: Our Vision
Our Association
was founded in 1998 with the vision to preserve the history of
German hunting and sporting guns and their makers for us and for
future generations; and to share this history
with like-minded people in the United States, in Germany and the
entire world.
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.: Our Mission
To achieve this, we established a permanent non-profit
organization guided by democratic principles which welcomes
members from all over the world. We collect and share
information on German guns, from the earliest breechloaders to
modern hunting and sporting guns, as well as information about
the rich heritage of the German hunting tradition.
The German Gun Collectors Association is incorporated in the
state of New Hampshire, USA, and is recognized as a 501(c)3
educational non-profit organization.
Our organization depends on the
support of our members and generous donors around the world.
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.: Our Services
Answering questions about German guns and their makers
is one of the most important things we do. This service is not
limited to our members but also available to the general public.
Visit:
Questions & Answers for information.
E-mail Correspondent Groups in various specific
categories are an important source of information. If you are
well versed in a specific subject that relates to German guns,
we will welcome you to an existing group or will form a new one.
Contact us at:
inquiries@germanguns.com
Our Archive is a work in process at our main office in
New Hampshire. Information and images are collected and filed in
our computers and file drawers. This material will be reviewed
and sorted periodically and the final products will be stored on
CDs or DVDs. Contact us at:
inquiries@germanguns.com
Our library is built and administered by our member
Larry Schuknecht. It contains books, catalogs and magazines that
relate to German guns and their makers. Lists of available
publications that can be loaned and photo copies of articles
about specific subjects are available from our main office for a
nominal fee. Contact us at:
inquiries@germanguns.com
Members can list their interests
in our website for a nominal $10.00 annual fee. Visit:
Member Directory
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.: Our Activities
See upcoming Events
The Beinfeld Antique and International Arms Show in Las
Vegas
This 3 day show takes place in January or early February at
the Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada
and offers a great selection of fine used guns, including many
German guns. We have a double booth
at the show and our Annual Meeting.
The American Custom Gunmakers and Engravers Show
This 3 day show takes place at the Silver
Legacy in Reno, Nevada. If you
like best quality gunmaking and fine engraving, this show is for
you. You can also visit the Safari Club International Show at
the Reno Convention Center while you are there.
The IWA Trade Show (Internationale Waffen Ausstellung) in
Nuernberg-Germany
This is a world class trade show of the gun industry, equal
to the Shot Show in the United States. We help those members who
want to meet at the show with admission and travel arrangements.
The Antique Arms Show in Baltimore
This is a two day show with a great number of exhibitors
showing classic and antique guns and accessories.
The NRA Show (National Rifle Association)
We usually have one or two booths for exhibiting German guns
and the opportunity to win an award. Since the show moves around
to different location, you can meet other members.
The Vintagers Side-by-Side Championship and Game Fair
The combination of shooting competitions in the old
tradition, including Drilling, Cape Gun and Double Rifle
competitions, with a Game Fair with many dealers of fine guns,
accessories and art, have made this event a high point of every
year’s activities.
***This event is being held at Pintail Point in Queenstown,
Maryland.
Located just across the Annapolis Bay Bridge, about 40 miles
outside of Baltimore.***
Group travel in the United States and Europe
Five groups of members traveled together in Germany, Hungary
and Austria, visiting gunmakers, museums and historic sites and
shared meals with good German specialties. Our first travel
group in this country visited historic sites in Texas and hunted
at a Texas ranch. Please let us know if you are interested in
joining future travel groups. Look for announcements in future
Bulletin Board Supplements.
See Upcoming Events
How can you help?
All the above can only happen
if enough of you give of your knowledge, your time and your
money. You will find this very rewarding and, since we are a
recognized non-profit association, it can ease your tax burden.
We invite you to
join us and to take advantage of our various activities and
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