Tim Williams After Andreas Albrecht

Albrecht was a German gunmaker who became a Moravian and migrated to America in 1750. He initially settled in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and later moved to Christian’s Spring from 1759-1766 where he served as master in the gun shop.  In 1771 he resided in Lititz where he continued working as gunsmith until his death in 1802.

This Albrecht example is from the 1765 time period.

Copy and photos supplied by Tim Williams.

Tim Williams After Isaac Berlin

Easton, PA, .54 caliber, Double wedding band 0ctagon to round 45" Getz barrel set in a nice curly maple stock. Chambers Round-face lock, engraved. Handmade: Wooden patch box, Side plate, Nose cap, Front & rear sights, Horn-tipped ramrod. Concave moulding on fore and butt ends. Relief carving surrounds rear entry thimble and tang. Incise carving in front of patch box. Incise & relief carving on patch box lid; extensive relief carving on cheek piece, fore and aft. 

Copy and photos supplied by Tim Williams.