Anyone have any info about the work of Joseph Fugger? Any info would be appreciated, please reply to:
pschreier@nrahq.org

Thanks

Philip Schreier
Senior Curator
National Firearms Museum
11250 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030

703/267-1601

Philip Schreier
3/29/2006 9:31:08 AM

Joe worked for Griffen and Howe during the Abercrombie and Fitch days. I met him whenhe was in a nursing home prior to his death in the Bronx. Ironically enough this facility was 2 blocks away from where I was living. FEGA presented him with an award for his fine work and inspiration. John Realmutto from G&H and myself presented it to him. He was a very humble charming man.

Martin Rabeno
3/29/2006 9:41:42 AM

Thanks very much Martin. I will forward your info on to the party that asked me for the info. Do you know anyone in the West Point, NY area who might be able to render a decent appraisal of some of his work on a custom hunting rifle? Thanks again.

-Philip

Philip Schreier
3/29/2006 9:55:56 AM

Mr.Fugger was not only a fine engraver in his own right, he was an outstanding teacher and mentor.
He must be credited with guiding the talents of at least two of America's finest engravers, Robert "Bob" Swartley and Winston G. Churchill.

John Barraclough
3/29/2006 2:50:21 PM