Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Houston Harrison


Bucks Co. Pennsylvania rifle after an unsigned antique ca. 1790-1800  Built by Houston Harrison, 1990. All handmade rifle (except barrel) 45.5" 52. cal smoothbore

Houston is one of our most talented gunsmiths. His products are fairly scarce and the quality is always tops. He is also quite an accomplished guitar player... and often is mistaken for Jimmy Rogers!!


















Copy and photographs supplied by Robert Weil.

Red River Métis Pouch by Guillaume Marcotte

Made from braintan deer, stroud, cotton, wool yarn and glass beads.

Photo supplied by Guillaume Marcotte.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Tennessee Rifle

More pictures of this Tennessee rifle can be found on the American Longrifles Forum in the antique guns collection section.

Tom Condé Straps

The original of this strap went thru Sothebys in Nov. 1995, this is the image from the catalogue.

Tom's version of the original.

A variation of the strap with the bead patterned rearranged and the wool dyed with madder root.

The last image is a variation keeping the original bead pattern but also dyed with madder root. This last one is on a Micmac style horn done by Mike Small from one in Grancsay's "American Powder Horns".

Copy and photos supplied by Tom Condé.

Squirrel Bag by Jim Webb

This is a neat bag. I think Jim built the horn about 20 years ago.





Copy and photos supplied by Curt Lyles.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Louie Parker After Herman Rupp

In '93  I had not built a rifle since '81,  so felt the need to do something. I got inspired by the work of Herman Rupp. So I used two of his rifles to lay out a plan, added a few of my own details and exaggerated some of his and this is the result . 














Copy by Louie Parker with photographs by Faye Parker.

Mark Fairchild Horn


Photos supplied by Curt Lyles.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Chuck Edwards Rifle

.54 cal. 44" Ed Rayl barrel, octagon to round
Chamber's English waterproof lock
walnut stock
forged iron mounts
nicely engraved and carved
weight - 7 1/4 lbs.
very well balanced and accurate







Photos supplied by Curt Lyles.

Butch Darrall Cherry Inlaid Cupboard

From rough boards to finished product, this piece was crafted using only traditional hand tools. Solid cherry with painted poplar interior. The mouldings were hand cut using original 18th century wooden planes. Inlay designs were influenced by original Federal period pieces made in Tennessee. approx 32"h 20"w 10"d





Copy and photos supplied by Butch Darrall.

Saturday, June 5, 2010