Traditional Craft

Building a 4 Bore Flintlock with Bill Raby - Part 26

Bill Raby continues his 4 Bore Flintlock Rifle build with part 26 in his video series. In this video, he’s beginning to inlet the lock, which he claims isn’t as hard as people think! So, if you are eager to learn about muzzleloader building, you’ve got to check out this video!

[VIDEO] 2020 Kibler Kit Assembly Class with Mike Brooks Day 3

In case you missed it, we’re continuing with our video coverage of the Kibler Kit assembly class with Mike Brooks. During day 3, students begin staining their stocks, aging brass and we follow Mike as he helps a student repair a crack in their stock.

Announcing the 1st Annual NMLRA American Longrifle Show

The NMLRA would like to bring gunsmiths, artisans, craftspeople, and enthusiasts together for a 2-day celebration of the preservation of the skills needed to create the American Longrifle and its accompanying accouterments.

2021 Youth Gunbuilding Scholarship | Southern Ohio Artisan Workshops

In an effort to promote and encourage the art of longrifle building among young people , we are proud to offer a scholarship to the Gunmaker's Workshop. Thanks to the combined generosity of both the Kentucky Rifle Foundation and Jason Gatliff of Muzzleloader Magazine , this scholarship will allow for one recipient to join the January 2021 Gunmaker's Workshop by covering the full cost of tuition, room and board - plus an additional amount which in most cases will cover the cost of all gun parts needed to participate in the class.

A Collaboration in Gun Building | Chuck Edwards and Hershel House, Muzzle Blasts Archives2004

I first met Chuck Edwards in October of 2001 at a rendez­vous in bis hometown of Bloomfield, Missouri. I recognized him from a photograph in an article written by Ted Franklin Belue entitled "Chuck Edwards: Steeped in the Woodbury Tra­dition." As a gun builder myself I have been a longtime ad­mirer of Hershel House (ever since the Foxfire 5 article), and more recently of Chuck Edwards.

The Twentieth Century Story of Two Extraordinary Frontier Guns, Part 1 Wallance Gusler

The Twentieth Century Story of Two Extraordinary Frontier Guns, Part 1 Wallance Gusler

The '·pursuit of happiness" presents an endless array of opportunities. Over sixty years ago the pursuit of the 18th­ century American frontier became the major direction of my life. The two flintlock firearms that are the focus of this se­ries (figs. 1 & 2) are extremely important as landmark sur­vivals of the mid-18th-century frontier. They represent the conflict between Colonialism, becoming Americans, and the collision with American natives.

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 5

Follow along with the Kibler Kit assembly class from Mike Brooks

Building a 4 bore flintlock rifle with Bill Raby Part 17

Bill Raby is continuing his 4 bore rifle build series! On part 17 now, he’s finishing up the ramrod pipe as he moves towards completion. be on the lookout for Bill and this cannon this fall!

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 4

Follow along with the Kibler Kit assembly class from Mike Brooks

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 3

Follow along with the Kibler Kit assembly class from Mike Brooks

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 2

Follow along with the Kibler Kit assembly class from Mike Brooks

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 1

Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 1

Follow along with the Kibler Kit assembly class from Mike Brooks