Murder in the Gunroom · Character

Elmer Umholtz

A gunsmith who provides information about the murder weapon.

minor

Also known as Umholtz

First appearance: viii

Elmer Umholtz shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A gunsmith who creates fraudulent antique firearms for Rivers; also built a deer-rifle for Gresham.

Elmer Umholtz first appears in 0009 viii.

In IV: A gunsmith who creates fraudulent antique firearms for Rivers; also built a deer-rifle for Gresham.

Later, in XIV: Suspect in Rivers's murder; believed to have stored stolen pistols for Rivers and possibly killed him.

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