Mike has been a serious Civil War collector since the 1980's. His emphasis originally centered on fine condition Civil War firearms, but has gradually broadened to include virtually all items used by the Civil War soldier. He especially enjoys study of the Cal Hundred and Cal Battalion, California volunteers who traveled east to fight in the Civil War under the flag of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry. Mike's holdings from this group of Californians have been exhibited in a variety of venues in Southern California. Mike is a building contractor in the San Gabriel Valley and is married, with four children. He brings a good working knowledge of Civil War uniforms to the WCCWC.