Heinz Ahlers

Copywriter at The Contemporary Longrifle Foundation

Heinz Ahlers have been shooting muzzleloaders since 1965 and flintlock rifles since 1968. He joined the CLA around 2012. Heinz first joined the NMLRA in 1965 and has been in the American Mountain Men over 48 years.

Heinz is a pretty fair Hammer mechanic and has made most everything you need for a flintlock rifle except the barrel. He also makes the occasional knife and sheath; Heinz perfected that art under Joe Seabolt and Frank House and survived. Heinz is also a sculptor does some lost wax casting in bronze and aluminum

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  • Copywriter

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