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It’s amazing what ya’ can find on the internet now these days. Here’s one from the summer of ’77... Let's see, 1977 that would have made me...

Let's see, would you have been made?

Cool history Jason!

--Mark

So where's "Matt Vasallo" now?

Wow,
Are you sure that is Lou or is that an old picture of Tom Selleck? Great stuff Jason. What a successful history huh Lou? Keep going, we need more hoslters.

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Hey Jason-

That's great stuff! Thanks for sharing.

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I have to say that I love those articles, also have to admit they were some kinda of startling inspiration at the time. well i mean the ones a got from the early 90´s wich i keep like a small collection.
I still enjoy them and think will do it for life.

Jason. Thanks for sharing.

There should be a new review for the 30 anniversary of that article, there is the whole next year to work on it, with talented reviewers and excellent photografer.s and connection around here it should be easy.
" Vollunteers..... "

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Damn, where did you ever find that?
Bob Zwirz was part owner of Gun World in those days, and he flew to Buffalo to do the article. He ate everything in sight for three days too!

After that article hit, we were swamped with orders from all over the world within three, or four months. We even had some requests from the KGB through a third person who resided in Belgium, which brought some heat from the State Dept. They took the starch out of my collar for a few weeks!

I thought my holster career was coming to a premature end during those interviews.

Sadly, my partner, (and cousin), Matthew Vasallo passed away at a the age of 48. He had left the business to open a resturant in Myrtle Beach, and had a massive heart attack while renovating a building.

We certainly had some interesting times back then, meeting people from various, and sometimes spooky occupations.

That sure brings back some fond memories!
Thanks Jason..
Lou

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While the shop still looks the exact same way, Lou sure doesn't! He has MORE hair now!!
Love'ya Lou,
Al

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Calvin Coolidge

Well done, Jason.

Lou looks like such a happy cherub cobbler in those days.....now, of course, more like a happy aging gnome, but one who ain't cobbling fast enough with me holsters still pending....Ha, Flag ranks, indeed.

Cheers and thanks for the photos...I'll remember to flash those when Lou's on his aging bit....

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AHHHHHhahahah, that's Great! Looking good buddy.

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Hey Luigi!

I actually remember reading that article - I was in high school! Keep up the good work, buddy.

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High school?? Hell, I was in elementary school !!
Fifth or sixth grade I think.

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Boy all you guys make me feel pretty old I had three kids by the time this article was printed. Stay Young guys this getting older isn't all that much fun.

Gary Morris

I think I just got that holster he is pictured working on.

Nah, Lou's father in law is putting the finishng touches on it as we speak!

Your order is still in the pipeline, it will be a retirement gift!

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Nah, Lou's father in law is putting the finishng touches on it as we speak!

Your order is still in the pipeline, it will be a retirement gift!

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Calvin Coolidge

Al

Be nice to Lou. All that Pasta and Meat Balls has slowed him down over the years.

Gary

Your right Gary, I should be ashamed! Making fun of old people like that. I'll try to be nicer to Lou. You know, since he can't hear or see so good anymore

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

I have you beat - I was in the 2nd Grade .

Of course, Back then, I had no idea I would marvel at Lou's awesome work and start to follow in his footsteps.

Couldn't ask for a better mentor or friend.

5Shot

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