William S. Brophy served in the
U.S. Army during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired as a lieutenant colonel and pursued a second career in the firearms industry as senior technical manager and company historian for The Marlin Firearms Company. His lifelong interest in hunting and competitive shooting earned him numerous awards. He served on the board of directors of the National Rifle Association and is a member of the Connecticut Rifle and Pistol Association's Shooting Hall of Fame. His books include The Krag Rifle, L. C. Smith Shotguns, and Plans and Specifications of the L. C. Smith Shotgun.
