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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.
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.
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: jaeger@valley.net 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: jaeger@valley.net 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: jaeger@valley.net Members can list their interests in our website for a nominal $10.00 annual fee. Visit: Member Directory
The Beinfeld Antique and International Arms Show in Las VegasThis 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 ShowThis 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-GermanyThis 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 BaltimoreThis 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 FairThe 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. Group travel in the United States and EuropeFive 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. 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 services. |
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