Pistol by Earl Lanning

 

Supplied photos.

Muzzleloader Magazine Article "Earl Lanning, Pioneer of the Longrifle Culture" by Mel Hankla

Muzzleloader Magazine has a nice article on Earl Lanning with many of the rifles photographed by Ric Lambert. The article was written by Mel Hankla.

There was an article written by Mel on Earl on the blog on March 18, 2009 "Earl Lanning: An Inspiration" here.

Menawa Pipe Ax by Richard Guthrie, Charles Miller and Earl Lanning

Menawa Knife and Sheath by Roger Anderson, Charles Miller and Earl Lanning

More photos from Bill Rugie display here.

Earl Lanning for Isaac Hankla

More can be seen here.

Rifle by Earl Lanning

 

Supplied Photography.

"Sound in the Wilderness" Sculpture by Earl Lanning

 

Photography by Jan Riser.

Living With a collection: Buford and Barbara Blanton

 
King's Mountain Sculpture - Earl Lanning with Rick Gutherie model

Powder Horn (on top of box) by Bert Buss

Powder Horn (center - white horn) by John Proud

Indian Head - Mike Taylor with Chuck Leonard Silver

More of Buford's collection can be found here.

Buford won the 44th Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show: "Wayne Elliott" Best Display Award 

Photography by Jan Riser.

"The Rifleman" by Earl Lanning

 

Contemporary Makers Portraits: Earl Lanning

Earl Lanning is a distinguished mentor of the current contemporary movement. His enthusiasm is contagious. His place in the whole scheme of things seems to be that of an educator, intent on drawing attention towards young budding artists deserving respect within this specialized field. A personal trait seems to be un-selfishly diverting credit he deserved to the attention and benefit of others. Earl is forever supporting and giving encouragement to young and excited students entering this highly competitive field. 

To read the entire article about Earl Lanning by Mel Hankla go here.

Earl wrote the chapter " Thoughts from a Contemporary Riflesmith" in the Following the Tradition book by Gordon Barlow. Earl also talks about Friendship during the mid 1950's in Foxfire 5. He is also picture at a 1963 shoot with his daughter Judy, Bud Siler, and Joe Farmer in Foxfire 5.

Earl Lanning is also known for his bronze sculptures, one of which can be seen here.

This is "Menawa" that Earl is holding. More images of this rifle ca be seen here. The Menawa story can be read here.

Article about Earl written by Mel Hankla. Photographed at the 2012 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Additional Photographs of the Menawa Pipe Ax by Richard Guthrie, Charles Miller and Earl Lanning

Photographs from the original post on the Menawa pipe ax can be found here.

Photographed at the 2010 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.

Additional Photographs of the Menawa Knife and Sheath by Roger Anderson, Charles Miller and Earl Lanning

Photo from the original post on the Menawa knife can be see here.

Photographed at the 2010 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.