An Engraved Bison Horn
December 1, 2021
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Shown here is a bison horn that I was provided by a client for engraving. I was asked to do something primitive, along the lines
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Gun #19 Augusta/Rockbridge Virginia Longrifle
September 14, 2021
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An Early Virginia Longrifle This is a 1785 Augusta/Rockbridge County, Virginia style longrifle based on the earlier of the two rifles documented by Wallace Gusler
A New Shot Pouch, Powder Horn & Patch Knife
April 23, 2021
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I recently decided that I have too many historically correct shooting outfits for guns I have yet to build that I never use. Consequently, I
Two Fraktur Decorated Applied-tip Powder Horns
January 10, 2021
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Small Fraktur Decorated Applied-Tip Powder Horn (#52) This small fraktur engraved powder horn (#52) is a traditional left hand carry that can be carried either
Horn Containers
December 24, 2020
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Shown below are two small engraved horn containers that I made as Christmas gifts. This is the first time I have made this sort of
18th Century Suit of Clothes
November 9, 2020
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I have been meaning for some time to make myself a set of late 18th century clothing to wear to longrifle culture events. As my
Fraktur Painted Blanket Chest
November 9, 2020
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Given that my work fell off by about half this year due to the pandemic economic downturn, I started to fill my time with personal
Artisan Book Series – Mark Elliott
November 9, 2020
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I have been honored by the publication of a book about my life and work by the Contemporary Longrifle Association. This book includes a longer
Embroidered Diary Case/Shot Pouch
September 1, 2020
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Pouch 48/ Horn 56 – Embroidered Diary Case/Shot Pouch with a small southern banded powder horn. I decided to try my hand at the embroidered
Southern Banded Powder Horns
July 22, 2020
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On this page I have some southern multi-banded powder horns. These types of horns are typically found in North Carolina and south. The single banded