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Very interesting. Russian gun expert, writer and scientist Buturlin noted Ludwig Wundhammer was one of the best American gunmakers.
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Interesting information, I have never gone after E or Otto when looking for Ludwig information. I have nothing on anyone but Ludwig but will share what I think might help in your search for the other's info. I may not have made a copy of the census report on him but remember his father was from Holland??? I'll try to go over what I have and post what I can when I can. ![](http://gi72.photobucket.com/groups/i186/AURCPPH2K9/pasport-1.jpg)
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1910 United States Federal Census Name: Ludwig Wundhammer Age in 1910: 56 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854 Birthplace: Austria Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Holland Mother's Birth Place: Austria Spouse's Name: Louise Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 75, Los Angeles, California Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Ludwig Wundhammer 56 Louise Wundhammer 51
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Michael,
You probably have this one.
Los Angeles, California City Directories, 1888-90 Name: Ludwig Wundhamer Location 2: 27 West York Business Name: H. Slotterbeck Occupation: gunsmith Year: 1888 City: Los Angeles State: CA
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Pete, Thanks, yes I have that but don't let that stop you from looking for more. New information is always welcome.
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Michael, have you had a chance to look at my E. Wundhamer referenced in this thread? Since you are the apparent expert on Wundham(m)er, I would like to know what your thoughts are on the one I have.
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Michael, have you had a chance to look at my E. Wundhamer referenced in this thread? Since you are the apparent expert on Wundham(m)er, I would like to know what your thoughts are on the one I have. Thanks, Perry G. First let me say that I know nothing about E. Wundhammer and until jani had put the pieces of the puzzle together I did not know he was L's brother. Reguarding your shotgun, I think it's very interesting and because of it much has been learned about the Wundhammer family roots. It appears to be a mid level shotgun and shows nice workmanship. Very few people know about or collect Ludwig Wundhammer rifles in American. For all practical purposes he was a man that in his day was considered one of the best custom gunmakers in America. Ludwig Wundhammer was rediscovered by the public about thirteen years ago so there are a few people who know about him now. You have already spent some time learning that no one knows of E. Wundhammer or his work. It's a interesting shotgun to me because of the family connection. I suspect that the value would be about what any European shotgun of the same workmanship would bring by an "Unknown" maker. Does this help?
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Michael, Thank you for the time you've spent on this matter. I thought that based on your knowledge of L. Wundhammer, (brother of E. Wundhamer) you would be the one that would have more information about the family.
As far as the value, that is not as important as the history.
Thanks again,
Perry G.
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