Resources & Contact
This page lists external resources referenced while documenting and researching items on Relics & Rifles. Links are provided for reader convenience and historical context.
Editorial note: Relics & Rifles is compiled as a historical archive. Wherever possible, information is cross-checked against primary sources, museum references, and established collector guides. External sites can change over time.
Transparency: these links are not paid placements. Relics & Rifles is not affiliated with the organizations below unless explicitly stated.
Recommended Craftsmen & Restoration Services
These services are mentioned within restoration documentation on this site. They are listed here so readers can identify the specialists referenced in reports.
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Classic Firearms Restoration – Mick Crowder
Specialist in antique firearm restoration, conservation, and historical reproductions.
Visit Website -
Iron Will Armory – Tim Crowder
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Furnace Creek Forge
Traditional blacksmithing and custom metalwork, including period-style hardware and fittings.
Visit Website
Veteran Support & Charity Organizations
These organizations are listed as support references for military families, veterans, and public-interest causes.
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Mesothelioma Veterans
Veterans-focused resource covering mesothelioma exposure and support options.
Visit Mesothelioma Veterans Center
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Wounded Warrior Project
Supporting U.S. service members with physical and mental recovery services.
Visit WWP -
Fisher House Foundation
Provides free lodging for military families during medical treatment.
Visit Fisher House -
American Red Cross
Emergency disaster relief, blood services, and support for military families and veterans.
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PKD Foundation
Funding research and support for those affected by polycystic kidney disease.
Visit pkdcure.org -
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund
Research-focused nonprofit dedicated to preventing, slowing, and reversing Alzheimer’s disease.
Visit curealz.org
Reference Library
For serialization tables, marking guides, and curated research links used across the archive, visit the Reference Library page.
Contact
For research requests, collaboration, or site inquiries, I focus on applying modern business and consumer research techniques to historical arms and artifacts. This includes structured documentation and source validation that treats each piece like a small case study.
Lawrence E. Zier, Jr.IPC
Historical Arms Researcher & Compiler
Email: lzjr@relicsandrifles.com