What does TVM stand for

[bapfreak]

I see a lot of references of TVM, but what does it stand for? :redface:

 

[omarick1948]

Tennesee Vally Muzzleloading

 

[BrownBear]

Here 'tis: TVM

 

[roundball]

Actually, there are two TVM's, both of which make muzzleloaders:

Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading

Tennessee Valley Manufacturing


There was only Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading, then there was a split-up of the owners, and Tennessee Valley Manufacturing was created separately.

 

[paulvallandigham]

This should not be confused with " Tennessee Vally Manufacturing"
http://www.tennesseevalleymanufacturing.com/

as they are two DIFFERENT companies. Unfortunately, the owner of this second company also uses the Anagram, " TVM", to refer to his company. This later company is owned by Jack Garner.

The TVM(Muzzleloading) is owned by Matt and Toni Avant. Very nice people, who make very fine guns.

 

[BrownBear]

Kinda retro, isn't it. On their home page they're all proud of what's new for 2006. Is there more to them than continuing to buy hosting for a 3-year dead site?

 

[cowpoke1955]

And they are both located in the same town :hmm:

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

But they're different outfits operated by different folks. And they are also fine folks, too.

Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading- Matt and Toni Avance

Tennessee Valley Manufacturing- Jack Garner

 

[paulvallandigham]

You might call or email them and ask, BrownBear. The one time we exchanged emails, I got the impression these are gun builders, not computer folk. I don't sweat the fact that they are not updating their webpage annually. Matt and Toni both sound like our kind of people. :thumbsup:

 

[BenCoogle]

They are first class people!

 

[hanshi]

Amen! I have had many great phone conversations with them.