[Adam Helmer]

Today, I walked my son-in-law through one vault of the collection. Wade had never handled a M1884 Trapdoor, a M1898 Krag Rifle, a Tokarev M1940 or a Swiss M1911 Rifle. At the end of the tour, he had a thousand questions about various arms. He is relieved to know he will get them all one day in my Will.

I see a few happy years of shooting, cleaning and reloading for various arms. I must say an eager Pilgrim makes this task all the better. I will get to tell the pedigree of each arm as I know it. I will rest easier in the hereafter knowing my treasured arms are in very good hands.

Adam