Lowell Haarer was born in 1949 in Shipshewana, Indiana.  His interest in muzzleloading rifles was sparked in 1971 while watching "Gunsmith of Williamsburg" and being in the gunshop there in Williamsburg, VA on his honeymoon with the woman who is still his sweetheart.

Now a part-time gunbuilder, Lowell's focus is on mid to late 18^th century longrifles and early 19^th century work.  His first work of "scratch building" a rifle was in 1985.  Since that time he has continued to shape and hone his artistic skills, including attending several of the NMLRA gunbuilding seminars in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Lowell's fascination in shooting and hunting with longrifles began in the early 1980's.  Since then he has conquered all sorts of game with his muzzleloader - including squirrel, deer and antelope.  Lowell considers being able to bag game with the things he has made, such as turkey calls, powder horns, knives, shooting bags, etc., a "working art" that has brought fulfillment and joy into his life.

He encourages active dialogue with prospective customers in order to build them a truly custom gun.

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