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Original Coyote Cap From 1943, thru the early 1960’s, if you wanted quality gun work done to your specifications at a fair price, the man you would call on was Martin J Ahlman Sr., aka “Coyote Cap.” Cap picked up that nickname back when he was a young man, riding the rodeo circuit. As years passed and Cap started a family, he needed a less bone breaking way of earning a living, so that is when Cap became a master gunsmith. Cap was considered by friends and customers to be an artist. He only knew one way of doing things, the right way or not at all. Cap passed away from a heart attack in 1965, but his legacy continues, with his Grandson, Tim Ahlman, (aka "Mogollon Drifter" SASS Life # 13690-L) and also Cap's son, Martin J. Ahlman Jr., (aka Coyote Cap, SASS Life # 14184-L). Both continue where Cap Sr. left off.

Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic LLC, specializes in tuning Cowboy Action Shooting firearms and laser engraving buttstocks, pistol grips and forearms, plus we also do trophy engraving, club badges, and other specialized custom work.

Our Company is based out of Morristown Minn. Cap and Drifter travel to most major CAS shoots throughout the country with the company mobile gunshop and laser engraving trailer. They do free emergency gun repairs for CAS shooters, (time permitting) during the shoot, but they also do laser engraving and gunsmithing work during the shoot and at the end of each day.

Both Drifter and Cap are very active at CAS matches and participate whenever they can. They love this sport, and are passionate about the services they provide to shooters. All of their work is satisfaction guaranteed and their warranty is one of the best in the business. It is a lifetime, NO BS warranty.

Before you get your gun back from them, be it a new CAS firearm with personalized laser work, or simply an action job, they make sure that it looks and operates to their (and your) high standards. Quality Workmanship takes time, and you will see what other customers have already seen. The wait for QUALITY, will ALWAYS be worth it. If either Cap or Drifter feel confident enough with your firearm, to shoot a major match with it. Then and only then, is it right!

At Coyote Cap / Lasergraphic Company, we are committed to following the legacy of Coyote Cap Sr. We understand that Cowboy Action Shooter's expect quality work at a reasonable price, and that is exactly what we deliver.


A few examples of our workmanship is demonstrated in these photos of a Model 87, completely tuned up with our "Top Gun" modification and custom engraved for the National Rifle Association.

Cap's Blog

6/25/2009

NEWS FLASH

There are about twenty new entries in my New Guns page that you NEED to look at

Some of these guns are UNFIRED

Change of plans for E.O.T.

I have not missed an End of Trail in 11 years. This is a first for me - - - I have far too much work and you folks are depending on me to get your guns out.

Therefore, I have cancelled the trip and will be working this whole month to try and catch up.

There are some side issues that helped in my making this decision, but they are personal.

Our apologies to our good and VERY patient customers, as we are finally in our new shops and offices. It has taken us two years to build this facility and we are getting Laser work and guns out at a much faster rate because of it.

Please be patient just a little more - - we are now up and running again.

We have a few guns that have been here for some time now, and those (and any warranty guns) have top priority. The rest are at least 4 to 6 weeks out.

UNTIL WE GET COMPLETELY CAUGHT UP WITH OUR BACKLOG

PLEASE DO NOT SEND US GUNS, WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT !

Drifter left for our annual trip to End of Trail with the laser trailer on June 10th and should be back on July 6th. Those wanting laser engraving and checkering will have to catch him at one of the shoots listed below or send your buttstocks, forearms or grips by mail at the end of June.

He will be stopping in Cody Wyoming, and Cortez Colorado on the way to EOT. On the way back home, he will be stopping at Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Because I still have quite a few guns to get out before we were to leave and a lot of the higher priority guns I had planned on taking with me., this has all changed and I will continue operations here.

While on the road, you can contact "Drifter" via cell phone:

(507) 838-7334 - - - "Drifter"

If you are going to be at any of these places where he will be, please contact him for an appointment for gunwork and laser engraving. If you have a special request, please call him with your desires and suggestions.

If you are unable to contact "Drifter" while he is on the road, "Kitty LaRue" and "Lt. Gatewood" will be handling the office while "Drifter" is away.

If you (absolutely) NEED to talk to me, it will take me away from my production and slow things up. However, I will stop what I am doing to talk to you, if it is something very important. If not, please leave a message for me and I will call you in the evening. Our office phone numbers and contact information is listed at the bottom of this page.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Your wait will be always worth it !

"Cap"

6/1/2009

Below are some photos of an IAC M-87 w-20, complete with action job and fully engraved. This particular gun was donated by us, once again for a great cause. The good cowboys & cowgirls of the Shady Creek Shootists, and Illowa Irregulars put on a fantastic fund raising cowboy event that raises money for the St Judes Childrens Hospital. The Charity Shoot brought in over $36,000 for the kids last year, and this year they topped that with a total of $41,500.

St.Judes Gun