The Lefever Arms Collectors Association was established in 2010 to honor those members who made a substantial and lasting contribution to the LACA and especially to the Newsletter. Honorees are inducted annually. Inductees receive a Life Membership to the LACA.
2010 Inductees
Lanny Samson
Lanny Samson was an early member of the LACA and contributed frquently to the early newsletters. Lanny was an avid Lefever collector. Lanny passed away in 1998, leaving a legacy within the Lefever community. I don't have a photo of Lanny. If anybody has one I would appreciate a copy to include here.
H. J. "Jerry" Swinney
Jerry Swinney was a museum curator and biographic researcher who's five volume set on NY State Gunmakers is a definitive reference. Jerry was particularly interested in D. M. Lefever and his family. Most of what we know about the Lefevers comes from his tireless work in collecting information from the original sources. Jerry was a frequent contributor to the early newsletters. He passed away in 2006.
Phil Kroll
Phil Kroll is ma founding member of the LACA. He began publishing the Newsletter in 1993. He organized a small group of Lefever enthusiasts into a viable organization which has grown and prospered thanks to his early leadership. He continues to contribute and advise on content and policies. The photo is of Phil and his wife, Sue.
Chris Schotz
Chris Schotz is another of the founders of the LACA. He served multiple terms as the "RP" and rescued the LACA when it was about to go under. Chris continues to contribute to the Newsletter and is also well known as a Baker shotgun expert.
Roy Eckrose
Roy Eckrose is an early member of the LACA who has made many contributions to the Newsletter. In addition, Roy compiled all of the LACA Newsletters onto a CD that allows us access to the total library of material published by the LACA. Roy suffered a stroke and is not as active as he once was, but continues to enjoy the LACA and the collection of Lefevers.
