Berks Co.-Reading Rifle by Chris Laubach

This rifle built in the Berks Co.- Reading school 1790's to 1810 is stocked in Red Maple and has a 40cal  38" Green Mountain tapered and flared barrel. The lock is a cosmetically modified Siler lock. The guard and butt plate are commercial castings. All other parts are hand made.

Chris will be attending the Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Chris Laubach.

Horn Nut Crackers by John Proud

I just finished these two nut crackers after seeing pictures in a book of treen work. These are all horn and work fine on Hazelnut when you are at the theater! I'll have them with me at the Lewisburg Artisans Show this weekend.

Copy and photos supplied by John Proud.

Bag and Belt Knives with Sheaths by Charlie Wallingford

Eight inch blade with a deer leg bone handle held with two copper pins and a pewter bolster. Overall length is 13 1/4 inches. This is a heavy blade with a convex shaped blade capable of handling heavy work. A hand stitched vegetable tanned leather sheath that can be worn tucked in a belt or sash or attached to a belt via the three inch belt loop is included.

4 1/2 inch blade with deer leg bone handle and a pewter bolster Overall length is 8 5/8 inches. A hand stitched vegetable tanned leather sheath with a three belt loop is included.

4 1/4 inch blade (cutting edge) with a pewter bolster, a crown antler handle and a thru tang peened over a domed copper pommel. Overall length is eight inches. A vegetable tanned leather sheath with a three inch belt loop is included.

Charlie will be attending the Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Charlie Wallingford.

Cross by Dave Hughes

Dave will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st. Also attending with be the other Honest Brothers, Ken Gahagan and Fred Threfall.

Photographed at the 2013 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Shot Pouches by Eric Fleisher

This double shot pouch is a copy of an original that was purchased at an estate sale in Mifflinburg, PA. This bag is made of vegetable tanned cow hide and is hand stitched with linen thread. 8 3/4" by 6"

This shot pouch is based on an original shown in The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch by Madison Grant. This bag is made of vegetable tanned cow hide and is hand stiched with linen thread. This pouch features an internal pocket. 9 1/2" by 7 1/2"

Eric will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos supplied by Eric Fleisher Shot Pouches.

Horn Work by John DeWald

Horn Box Compass – Cherry top and bottom – The passage on the side is, in part, from the book of Joshua… “and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, then you shall set out from your place and go after it. Do not come near it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go, for you have not passed this way before.”

I thought it very appropriate for a compass both in looking to the compass and the Lord for direction should one find themselves in a situation of needing both for guidance.

This is a large candle/tinder box made from Watusi cow horn.  It is approximately 6 inches across the base.  Base, lid and wax catch are walnut with the candle cup turned from cow horn.  The candle cup threads through the catch and into the lid.  there is a separate threaded knob pull to thread into the hole when storing the other items for travel.  All items fit into the box with room left over for a fire-starting kit, matches, or even tobacco.  The scrimshaw designs on items like this are custom ordered.

John will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Copy and photos from John DeWald, Horner and Schrimshander.

Golden Age Rifle with German Silver Parts by Lowell Haarer

Lowell will be attending the  Lewisburg 'Artisan's Show', January 31st and February 1st.

Photos supplied by Lowell Haarer.