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When Robert Weil started collecting images for the Contemporary Makers book in 1973 the challenge to record contemporary gun work was daunting. Gathering material was difficult and time consuming. Few makers thought that there was any value in published documentation of their work.
When Robert Weil started collecting images for the Contemporary Makers book in 1973 the challenge to record contemporary gun work was daunting. Gathering material was difficult and time consuming. Few makers thought that there was any value in published documentation of their work.
When Robert Weil started collecting images for the Contemporary Makers book in 1973 the challenge to record contemporary gun work was daunting. Gathering material was difficult and time consuming. Few makers thought that there was any value in published documentation of their work.
Powder Horn by Lee Larkin. Horn by L. Larkin with a quilled strap by D. Tucker. Right or left hand carry. Horn is around 19 inches on the outside curve. Turned pug. Priced at $1,900. plus $20. shipping in the continental USA. Contact artriser@mindspring.com for more information. Photography by Jan Riser.
Early PA Style, Sliding Wood Patchbox by Robert Harn (top) Jim Chambers with part of the Roughton Collection. Bob has made a list with the maker's name, the style of the piece, the barrel length and caliber, and a brief description.
Virginia Longrifle by Wallace Gusler for Donald Dehart. This is truly an amazing Virginia Longrifle with a great history and unlimited amounts of Gun Making Art. To start with young Master Gunsmith of Colonial Williamsburg built this rifle starting in 1965 through 1966 in the Williamsburg Shop.
Its Art and Evolution by Dave Hansen. Over 800 full color high definition photos. 11 x 13 – 204 pages – 100# coated stock. 33 award winning American Longrifles - pre Rev - 1850. Including examples from all major schools. 20 dimensions provided for each rifle. Texts and photos pertain to the art of the Longrifle.
Bucks County Longrifle by Fred Lehto. Rice .50 cal, 46" lg bbl, Chambers Late Ketland lock. This rifle was finished two months ago. Photos supplied by Fred Lehto. Posted by Contemporary Makers at Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
1750-1770 Virginia Longrifle by Mike Brooks .40 caliber, 46" swamped octagon Getz barrel. stocked in curly maple, brass trim, Jim Chambers flint lock Copy and photos supplied by Track of the Wolf .
Jud Brennan now has a blog, Alaskan Longrifle Artisan. The blog will be a showcase of his work. The blog is being done by Jud's friend, Dr. Peter Marshall, who lives about 60 miles north of Jud's place on Tenderfoot Hill. Dr. Marshall has been photographing Jud's work for about 20 years.