Brad and Shane Emig

All of the inlay work, silver work, relief carving, and hand engraving has been completed. Come see it at the 18th Century Artisan Show in Carlisle, PA next weekend. After the show I’ll begin all of the finish work. 

Completely hand forged wrought iron flintlock that Brad built while working for the Pennsylvania Museum Commission back in 1995. At that time he was the full time 18th Century Gunsmith at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, PA. This entire rifle was completely built by hand, including a 45” long hand forged wrought iron barrel.

Copy and photography from the Cabin Creek Muzzleloading Facebook.

What's in the Bag, Eric Ewing for Your Spring Turkey Hunt Edition

Cherry-stocked, jug-choked, contemporary fowling gun by Roy Stroh

Banded/schrimshawed powder horn by Billy Griner

Game bag by Eric Ewing

Knife by Kyle Willard

Bag Axe by Elijah Froedge

Copper and horn powder measure by Billy Griner

Turkey wing bone call by unknown maker

tow worm by Brad Emig

flintlock multi-tool by Larry Callahan

flint wallet by Jim Webb

small primer by Spark Mumma

glass bottle with No. 5 shot

Copy and photos from Eric Ewing here.

Sea Serpent Fire Steel by Brad Emig

This unique Fire Steel was inspired by an original example currently in a private collection.  It is entirely hand forged from a bar of 18th Century Wrought Iron and completely whitesmith finished, in order to capture the creative nuances present in the original.  This process also gives the wrought iron a unique texture and sheen that is recognizable to the material.  To further expand on the creative and decorative appeal, all surfaces were tastefully hand engraved and a brass eye was incorporated into the design.  In order to insure sustainable service, the piece has been carburized and heat treated using 18th Century technology throughout.

Copy and photos supplied by Brad Emig.

Artist at the 18th Century Artisans Show

Shot Pouches by Eric Fleisher here

Pouch #186

8 ¾” wide x 6” high. 1 ½” wide gusset. Vegetable tanned cow hide leather and vegetable tanned goat hide trim. Hand sewn with linen thread. The cow hide adjustable strap is 1 ¼” wide with an iron buckle. 2 ¾” x 6 ½” internal pocket. Antiqued brass flap button. 

John Moll Sr, Lehigh Valley

Eric von Eschwege Klintlocks

More photos and information can be found here

George Schreyer, Sr.

Wrought Iron Flint Striker

Cabin Creek Muzzleloader with Brad and Shane Emig

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18th Century Style Turn Screw by Brad

This 18th Century style turn screw is entirely hand made from original, unworked 18th Century Wrought Iron. It is constructed from one solid piece of iron and decorated with a suppressed ball turning, ogee moldings and hand engraved finial. It was finished off using the correct heat treating technology of the period to ensure proper function and longevity during use.   It measures 3″ in overall length.

 Early Philadelphia screw-tip horn with band, along with a small Lehigh style screw-tip priming horn

Art DeCamp

More work can be found here

North Carolina 4-Banded horn of Randolph County style

This circa 1790's to 1810 North Carolina horn is patterned after originals. The maple wood butt has a long button for strap attachment, with brass headed tack in the center of the button.  There is a contrasting wide horn band at the butt end of the horn and three contrasting horn bands are on the natural colored semi-translucent horn body.  The two-piece turned antler tip is pinned to the spout end of the horn.

This horn measures approximately 12" across, 2-1/2" diameter at the butt and could be carried either right or left side.  It will ride perfectly on a hunting bag.

"Buckskin Bow Case and Quiver"

Paintings and Prints by Andrew Knez, Jr.

More work here

18th Century Style Turn Screw by Brad Emig

I recently finished this 18th Century style turn screw.  It is entirely hand made from original 18th Century Wrought Iron.  It's decorated with a suppressed ball turning, ogee moldings and hand engraved finial.  I finished it off with proper heat treating technology of the period to ensure proper function and longevity.

Copy and photos supplied by Brad Emig of Cabin Creek cabincreek@cabincreek.net

Striker by Brad Emig

I just finished this 18th Century "fire steel" before the show.  It's entirely hand forged from original 18th Century Wrought Iron.  The design is based off of an original striker and hand engraved with the patriotic slogan, "Our cause we leave to God and our Rifles".  I employed proper 18th Century heat treating technology to ensure a hot shower of sparks.

Copy and photos supplied by Brad Emig.