Grandson of Evaluators Ltd.

[4thgenUSMC]

I was invited here by one of your members. My grandparents on my fathers side were General George O. Van Orden and Flora M. Van Orden. They owned Evaluators Ltd in Quantico, Virginia and sold weapons to law enforcement and military personnel. I have numerous guns handed down from my grandfather, but I think I only have one S&W. I’m not sure of the model, or the year built, but it’s a 357 magnum.

I’m a retired Marine, as was my father and his father and his father. Guns and low paying jobs run in the family. I’m looking forward to learning from the experts. I visited Evaluators many times in my younger years and have a few stories I’ll share at some point.

Take care,
George

 

[AJ]

Welcome aboard, Marine.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

 

[Stevens]

Welcome from Louisiana Bayou Country
Steve W

 

[Glashaus]

Welcome to the Forum from Texas, but for my first 49 years I lived in Virginia, not too far from Quantico. I would love to hear some of your stories about your Grandparents and Evaluators.

 

[LPD256]

Welcome from Kansas.

 

[kwill1911]

Glad you made it over, George. Welcome.

 

[Golphin]

welcome and thank you for your service.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Glad to have you here.

 

[crazyphil]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy it
as much as I have. I have holsters from
Evaluators.

 

[JH1951]

Welcome aboard from Pennsylvania!

 

[leonardocarrillo]

Welcome to the forum form Argentina.

 

[rwsmith]

And a....

And a Hound Dawg Howdy to you from SC!

 

[coachray]

Welcome to the forum

 

[mocha001]

welcome from California

 

[rwt1405]

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[Endshake]

Welcome!
And thank you for your service.

 

[s&wchad]

George,
Welcome to the board! It’s a pleasure to have another member of the Van Orden family here. Not sure if this was your mother or an aunt, but Flora graced our site in 2012-13.

See this thread: Anyone know Evaluators Limited Quantico ?

Many of us are well aware of the contributions made by Evaluators Ltd and collect some of their products. I know I’m not alone in saying I’m glad they left their mark!

It’s also my understanding that your grandmother suggest the name “Highway Patrolman” to Carl Hellstrom. That’s an extremely popular revolver with our members! If you get a chance, post a photo of you .357 in the appropriate revolver sub-forum. I’m sure we can supply you with a lot of information.

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[S&W Oldtimer]

Welcome from Va.