Reeder Custom Guns - Who was Alonzo Crull?

I know he was from Wabash, IN and seemed to specialize in converting centerfire guns into .22 rimfire. Does anyone have other information? I don't think I've ever read much of him. His work seems uniquely distinctive.

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but I've seen a couple of his guns come up for sale over the years. Seems he'd take a Colt SAA and convert it to 22lr with IIRC milled ribbed barrels and target sights. I can't recall his other touches except to say you'd look at one of his guns and appreciate his skill as a machinist.

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on colt lightings and ssa
https://shootingwithhobie.blogspot.com/2010/12/arlonzo-crull.html

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I have seen some of his guns on occasion and have always been intrigued by the quality and distinctive style. Every time I run across one I'm likely to mention it here. Thanks for the link with info, it is very sparse. Mr. Crull died in 1972.

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https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/100722350

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Christmas.

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It's a good one on the SAA, not the special one off Thunderers. Well executed and a shootable investment. I figure it will actually fetch $1200-1500.

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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/882015723

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I met Alonzo in 1968 at Schutz Brothers Gunshop in North Manchester, Indiana. I worked there as a salesperson.
I have two of Alonso's 22 revolvers. They are very well built and remind me when cocking them of a Colt Python. The revolvers are not a toy as suggested by Reeder!

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Who was Alonzo Crull?

I have no clue.

I don't know much

i found this looks like he did 22rf converanssions

Thanks Carl, that may have been me back in 2010!

Found one for sale

looks like a toy gun a kid would get for

I've been watching this one on GB

The link....

Alonzo Crull