From the early 1940’s to the mid 1960's, if you wanted quality gun work completed to your exacting specifications and at a fair price too, the man you would call on was Martin J. Ahlman Sr., aka “Coyote Cap”.  Cap picked up that nickname back in the 1930's when he was a young man, riding the rodeo circuit. As years passed and Cap started a family, he turned to gunsmithing as a less bone breaking way of making a living. Cap was considered by friends and customers to be an artist and in the span of 25 years, Cap built over 400 "Custom" Sporting Rifles for African and Alaskan hunters, Movie and Television stars and folks just like you.

Today, all those rifles are considered collectors items. Cap only knew one way of doing things, the right way or not at all. Through years and years of hard work and with an attitude of no compromise when it came to excellence, Cap rightfully earned a worldwide reputation as a "Master" Gunsmith. The American Gunsmiths Guild voted Cap as one of the ten top gunsmiths in the United States, as a tribute to "Coyote Cap's" dedecation to the difficult art of gunsmithing.

Unfortunately, Cap passed away from a heart attack in 1965, but his legacy continues today, with Cap's son, Martin J. Ahlman Jr., (aka Coyote Cap, SASS 14184-L), Grandson, Tim Ahlman, (aka "Mogollon Drifter" SASS 13690-LR-TG), Grandaughter, Stella Ahlman Twedt (aka "Kitty LaRue" SASS 11837-L) and Cap's son-in-law, Doug Twedt, (aka "Lt. Col. Gatewood", SASS 4356-LR-TG).  

Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic specializes in "Custom" laser and action work on all types of Cowboy Action Shooting firearms, plus we do large quantities of club trophies and badges for major matches.

We travel to CAS shoots all over the country with the company mobile gunshop and Laser engraving trailers. Cap and Drifter do (FREE) "on-the-firing-line" emergency gun repairs and also custom gunsmithing and laser engraving (plus, instant badge and trophy making) at shoots.

As a tribute to the memory of the real "Coyote Cap", we here at Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic have taken on the same attitude of dedication to excellence, as is evidenced by the photos on this page and other pages on this website. Our dedicated workmanship, artistry and attention to detail is earning us an International reputation with our customers and has drawn the attention of major corporations like Interstate Arms Corp, (IAC) Cimarron Firearms and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic was instrumental in the re-designing and modernization of several types of antique shotguns. These are the M-99 hammered double, the original John Browning designed M-93 and M-97 hammered pump and the M-87 hammered lever action. We commissioned IAC to build to our specifications with American Components, (200) "Coyote Cap Special Edition, Competition Commemorative" M-87wse-18 Coachguns, (200) M-97wcse-18 hammered pumps, (200) M-93/97wcse-18 hammered pumps, (200) M-87wse-20 lever actions and (1,000) M-87wcse-18 lever actions. We now have over 1,700 of our special edition guns in use across America and we are getting close to completing our 3,000th. Competition Action Job for Cowboy Competitors.

Over the last ten years, Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic has donated over 140 "Custom" firearms and countless laser engraving and action job certificates to help promote local, State, Regional, National and World Championship shooting events, the SASS Scholarship Fund, the St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, personal SASS member family tragedies and other worthy causes. Words alone cannot describe the pride we have in continuing the legacy of our Grandfather, the real "Coyote Cap".

Our company is based 3 miles N. of Morristown Minn, on a small ranch surrounded by an Elk farm. Some of the largest Bull Elk in the world are here and it is a magnificent thing to see. You are always welcome to stop off for a visit, whenever you are in our area. If you have an appointment and are having some work done, be it laser engraving or action work and you are traveling by motorhome or pulling a camper, we have a free, on-site, full hook-up and RV dump station for your convenience. 

All of us are very active at CAS matches and participate whenever we can. We love this sport, and we are very passionate about the services our company provides to shooters and customers. Before you get your gun back from us, we make sure that it looks and operates to our high standards.

Quality Workmanship is EVERYTHING to us and our very high standards takes a huge amount of time for each gun. But our reputation for excellence is what makes this so worthy and enjoyable.

We ask folks to please understand this fact and be as patient as you can and you will see what other customers have already seen, the wait for VERY HIGH QUALITY, will always be worth it.   If we feel confident enough with your firearm, to shoot a major match with it, THEN and only then, is it right !

At Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic, we are committed to following the legacy of Coyote Cap Sr. We understand, everyone should expect quality at a reasonable price, and that is exactly what we deliver.

Examples of our high quality workmanship is demonstrated in these photos of a Coyote Cap M-87wcse-18, completely "Competition" tuned, jeweled (Damascened) and custom engraved for the National Rifle Association.

A Quote From M. J. "Cap" Ahlman Sr.

1913-1965

""Definition of a Gunsmith""

A Gunsmith must have:

The tenacity of a bulldog

       The stubborness of a mule

       The wisdom of Soloman

    The patience of Job

              The hands of a surgeon

                    And the soul of an artist

Cap Jr's Blog

        02 - 11 - 2010     At the present time, I am backed up with work for about 10 to 11                                    weeks and ask folks to please be patient, the wait will be worth it.

Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic

21250 Independence Ave.

Morristown MN 55052

Gun Shop Phone # (507) 685-4511

Sales Office Phone # (507) 685-4500

Fax Line Phone # (507) 685-4635

E-mail addresses

cap@coyotecap.com

gunsales@coyotecap.com

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