Clayton Nelson

Graduated from Trinidad State Junior College in 1955. He has been a full-time custom riflemaker since 1966 and has produced over 850 custom rifles to date.

He is still active at his bench on a full-time basis choosing his love for his craft over retirement. He has created several innovative procedures in his career that have been adopted and practiced by other custom riflemakers.

His rifles are pieces of art created through his vision and exceptional metalwork and stockmaking skills.

 Clayton Nelson, 506 Ash St., Trinidad, CO 81082, ph# 719-846-3720.

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