Vision & Mission
The Lefaucheux Museum is guided by a commitment to preservation, research, education, and public access.
Our vision: To be a trusted digital resource for the study and preservation of the early cartridge age.
Our mission: The Lefaucheux Museum preserves and shares the early history of cartridge firearms. Built around an exceptional collection of early arms, ammunition, documents, photographs, artwork, and related artifacts, the museum explores the French and European innovations that shaped the development of modern ammunition and cartridge arms.
Board of Directors
The museum’s board supports the organization’s preservation, research, educational, and nonprofit goals. Board members bring experience in collecting, historical research, firearms history, nonprofit stewardship, and public education.
Aaron Newcomer
President and Board Member
Aaron Newcomer is a collector, researcher, and technology executive focused on the early history of cartridge firearms and ammunition. His research centers on Pauly-system arms, Casimir and Eugène Lefaucheux, pinfire technology, and related French and European developments in early cartridge arms.
The Aaron Newcomer Collection provides the foundation for many of the museum’s digital exhibits and research projects, including rare arms, cartridges, documents, photographs, packaging, artwork, and related artifacts.
Alexander Haimann
Secretary AND Board Member
Alexander Haimann is a collector, researcher, and former museum specialist with experience in historic arms, military material culture, and collection interpretation.
His background supports the museum’s work in research, cataloging, historical context, and public presentation. As Secretary, he helps guide organizational records, governance, and long-term planning.
Paul Basso
Board Member
Paul Basso is a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Army and a collector with a strong interest in antique firearms, ammunition, and military history.
His experience supports the museum’s educational mission, especially in connecting firearms technology with military context, preservation, and public interpretation.