Mike Mills, Joe Mills and John Barrett
Mike Mills
"I built my first flintlock while in pharmacy school in 1974 with the help and influence of Jimmy Caudill of Winchester, Kentucky. I was also greatly influenced by Hershel and spent a lot of time observing and drinking coffee in his shop over the years. I have built flint smooth bores, pistols and rifles in addition to restoration work on new and old flintlocks. I also have made leather and cloth clothing, hunting bags and accoutrements."
Mike Mills for Randall Mills
Joe Mills
Joe Mills made his first bag from a tanned muskrat skin
when he was 12 years old. He did a lot of blacksmithing early in his career
selling knives for $25.00 when he was in college. Joe has made horns and guns
with help. However, he is best known for his hunting pouches and his restoration
work on original pouches.
Joe Mills for Frank House with Frank Horn here
Game bag here
John Barrett
John began making 18th century items
between 1992 and 1993. John makes hunting pouches and powder horns. He also has
created wood block prints, sculpture and a weathervane. John is currently working
on a doll in ivory and wood.
Bag and Horn Set for the NRA here
Powder Horn here
John Barrett Horn for Menawa here
Painted Buffalo Robe by John with a Shawn Webster Umbical Fetish here
Photos by Jan Riser with copy by Mike Mills and Jan Riser.
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