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Mike Yazel, Past President; Current Secretary - NMLRA
William H. Vietor is a fitting subject for an Indiana history book published during our country's 250th Anniversary. His fascinating life and skills are effectively portrayed through interviews, detailed research, and hundreds of captivating photographs.
Lisa Ice-Jones, Director - Grouseland
In this journey of discovery, Jeff Jaeger uncovers the life and craftsmanship of William Vietor, a talented Indiana gunmaker, violin maker, and family man. Through careful research and vivid storytelling, Jaeger preserves an important chapter of Indiana’s rifle-making heritage for collectors, historians, and anyone who appreciates traditional American craftsmanship.
Paul R. Johnson, MD (ret.), Secretary - American Society of Arms Collectors;
Vice President - Indiana Antique Arms Collectors Association
Drawing from William Vietor's large but private cache of family photos, a personal journal, and his surviving muzzle-loading rifles, Jeff Jaeger transforms Vietor's legacy from a relatively unknown farmer and gunsmith to a highly skilled expert in several fields. Vietor earns the moniker "American Renaissance Man"!
Mike Yazel, Past President; Current Secretary - NMLRA