July/August 2010

 

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 Artwork    Books & Tapes    Clothing    Fabrics & Textiles   Firearms   Fur & Leather 

General    Gunsmithing    Internet Traders   Shooting Supplies

 

 

Artwork

 

JOHN BUXTON ARTWORK The Fur Trader, an original painting, as seen on the cover of the July/August issue of MUZZLELOADER. 19" X 24" prints available soon. For more information go to <www.buxtonart.com> or phone 412-486-6588.

 

Books & Tapes

 

A SKETCHBOOK OF COLONIAL and Early American Powder Horn Engraving Designs, 1740–1800 by Lee Larkin. Contains over 400 details from original 18th century powder horns. A great idea book for contemporary horn engravers. Wide variety of images. $20.00 plus S&H. Contact 512-986-4525 or <leealarkin@gmail.com>.

GUN-BUILDING VIDEOS by James Turpin. Building Muzzleloaders I $29.95. Building Muzzleloaders II $29.95. Building Muzzleloading Pistols $29.95 now available on DVD. At $29.95 each, S&H $5.00 each or $6.00 for two. PRIMITIVE ARTS VIDEO, PO Box 4846, Overland Park KS 66204. <www.primitiveartsvideo.com>.

BLACKSMITHING WITH HERSHEL HOUSE — House demonstrates basic to advanced traditional techniques in this three-volume DVD set. Volume 1:  Building a proper fire, forging, brazing, welding tempering, hot cuts and hot filing. Volume 2: Forging an eye, S-hooks, tongs, grease lamp, ladle and Kentucky belt axe.  Volume 3: Cold forging and how to make stamps, gravers, awl, boot scraper, trivet, latch and hinge. $29.95 each or $82.50 for set, plus $6.00 S&H. See our website <store.scurlockpublishing.com> to order or call 1-800-228-6389. 

ASSEMBLING KENTUCKY RIFLES FROM A KIT by Ron Ehlert. Shows how to build two Kentucky rifles from Jim Chambers kits. Ehlert demonstrates every step in the process, from barrel treatments to commercial and traditional stains. 4-1/2 hours, 3-disc set, DVD format.  $45.00 plus $6.00 S&H. See our website <store.scurlockpublishing.com> to order or call 1-800-228-6389.

BERKS COUNTY LONGRIFLES & GUNMAKERS — Contains over 175 full-color photos showing the beauty and craftsmanship of the gunmaker's art. Concise history of the gunmaking trade in Berks County. Covers the five major centers of gunmaking: Reading, Blue Mountain, Tulpehocken, Oley Valley and below the Schuylkill. Hardcover, 114 pages, $59.95. Order online at <store.scurlockpublishing.com>. Or call 800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada).

 

POWDER HORNS: DOCUMENTS OF HISTORY— Over 180 original antique powder horns shown in full color! Over 90% of the horns have never been published. Screw-tip, New England, Pennsylvania, Southern, Tansel horns, and more! Softcover $40.00. Shipping and handling $10.00. Order online at <store.scurlockpublishing.com>. Or call 800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada). Fax 1-903-831-3177 (24 hours). SCURLOCK PUBLISHING, 1293 Myrtle Springs Road, Texarkana TX 75503.

FOLLOWING THE TRADITION features hundreds of full-color photographs celebrating the beauty, artistry and craftsmanship of the artisans of the CLA. Almost 600 photos of firearms and accoutrements of the American frontier period. Chapter include: Longrifles, Powder Horns, Pouches, Quillwork, Knives, Tomahawks, Paintings & Sculpture, Pottery, Fowlers, Pistols, Fingerweaving and much more! Hardcover $75.00 plus S&H. Order online at <store.scurlockpublishing.com>. Or call 1-800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada). Fax 1-903-831-3177 (24 hours). SCURLOCK PUBLISHING, 1293 Myrtle Springs Road, Texarkana TX 75503.

BLACKSMITHING BASICS FOR THE HOMESTEAD. Well-known blacksmith Joe DeLaRonde takes the mystery out of blacksmithing and shares the basics for making such projects as knives, axes, kitchen gear, tools, hinges and much more! Only $14.99 plus $8.00 S&H. Order online at <store.scurlockpublishing.com> or call 1-800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada). Fax 1-903-831-3177 (24 hours). SCURLOCK PUBLISHING, 1293 Myrtle Springs Road, Texarkana TX 75503.

RECREATING THE HUNTING POUCH by T. C. Albert. Complete step-by-step instructions for making your own hunting pouch. Includes tools, materials and patterns. Lavishly illustrated, including photos of 20 antique bags. Only $24.95 plus $8.00 S&H. See our website <www.muzzleloadermag.com> to order or call 1-800-228-6389.

 

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Clothing

AUTHENTIC, AFFORDABLE, BUCKSKIN clothing, hand-stitched by a real Wyoming mountain man. Custom shirts, dresses, pants of all kinds, pre-1840 or traditional native American styles. Custom beadwork and accoutrements also available. Our construction time is fast. Some orders shipped in a day or two and most in less than a week. We have been making ‘skins for over 10 years and boast a 100% customer satisfaction rate. We only work with premium deer and elk hides or fine braintan. ED KENNADAY, PO Box 372, Saratoga WY 82331. 307-326-5059. <werendezvous@hotmail.com>, <www.visionquesttraders.com>.

CUSTOM-MADE FUR TRADE and longhunter elkhide garments and moccasins. All handsewn with linen thread. Over eighteen years in business. Call with any questions, 641-895-6950 CST or go to <www.stitchinscotsman.com>.

RED WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS. Also, shirts, weskits, breeches and pantaloons in wool, cotton and linen. Buckskin coats and pants, capotes and plunder boxes. Trade guns and accoutrements of all kinds. KOOTENAI RIVER TRADERS, 406-293-8239. <mmorain@frontiernet.net>.

CLOSE-OUT PRICES! MUZZLELOADER T-shirts—Natural canvas color T-shirt features black MUZZLELOADER logo with red accents. Smoky brown T-shirt has dark brown logo with rust accents. Sizes S to XL now only $12.95, 2XL and 3XL only $13.95! Heavy duty Hanes Beefy-T, 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Order online at <www.muzzleloadermag.com> or call 1-800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada). Fax 1-903-831-3177 (24 hours). SCURLOCK PUBLISHING, 1293 Myrtle Springs Road, Texarkana TX 75503.

CLOTHING PATTERNS—Now carrying a select line of clothing patterns for men, women and children. See our website for sizes and selection. Order online at <www.muzzleloadermag.com> or call 1-800-228-6389 (U.S. and Canada). Fax 1-903-831-3177 (24 hours). SCURLOCK PUBLISHING, 1293 Myrtle Springs Road, Texarkana TX 75503.

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Fabrics & Textiles

WOOL AND LINEN military colors. French, British, Spanish. Swatch card available, $4.00. ST. AUGUSTINE TEXTILES, 908 Delcie Drive, St. Augustine FL 32086, 904-797-7217, <sarjuan@aol.com>.

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Firearms

THE GUN WORKS has available for immediate shipment our new 250-page catalog. Order online at <www.thegunworks.com> or call 541-741-4118. Cost $6.00 plus freight.

LEFT-HAND .54 CALIBER HAWKEN-style Plains rifle in the white. Full stock, percussion, Ron Long lock, Davis triggers, Green Mountain barrel. $850.00. (316) 772-1806.

 

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Fur & Leather

FOR SALE—Tanned furs, rawhide, buckskins, antlers, sweetgrass, claws, feathers, beads, etc. Over 10,000 items. Complete internet catalog (pictures). <www.hideandfur.com>.

BRAIN-TANNED MULE DEER HIDES priced $100.00 and up. Hunting coats $900.00. Pucker-vamp moccocins $85.00. OLIVER MCCLOSKEY, 435-867-6230. 

DEER, ELK, MOOSE leathers, garment and moccasin weights. Leather and cloth clothing, furs, craft supplies. Retail, wholesale. For catalog: SPOTTED PONY TRADERS, PO Box 68, Hawthorn FL 32640, 1-800-875-6553, <www.spottedponytraders.com>. Email: <spottedpony@worldnet.att.net>.

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General

55TH SAUNDERS MEMORIAL SHOOT, September 23–26, Berryville, Arkansas. Two grand prizes: Caywood gun with two barrels, and large, framed, Doug Hall print. Camping, electric, showers, covered firing line. For full shooting program and details, <www.caywoodguns.com>. 

PRAIRIE ELK FORGE—George F. Ainslie, blacksmith, is pleased to announce that, after 17 years creating historic reproductions for the National Park Service, historic sites, museums and private homeowners, he is once again happy to offer all manner of belt axes, tomahawks, pipe tomahawks, gun worms, custom knives, beaver traps, etc., for discriminating historic reenactors of the 18th and 19th century. Mark Baker was kind enough to feature my work in his books The Pilgrim’s Journey. Custom orders welcome. Send SASE for price list and photo sheet of selected items. PO Box 234, Lavina, Montana 59046. 406-636-2391.

PRIMITIVE LONGBOWS —Several styles, arrows, quivers. Call or write for catalog: MILLER’S LONGBOWS, 25 Cordwood Road, Divide Montana 59727, (406) 832-3195.

JEFF BIBB—Authentic Virginian and Southern Appalachian hunting pouches, powder horns and accoutrements. Handmade replicas from 1700s through 1800s. Fine quality, antiqued to beautiful finishes. Custom orders welcomed. Phone 434-384-9431. <www.jeffbibbpouchesandhorns.com>.

HANDMADE POWDER HORNS and hunting bags using buffalo horn (bison) and leather. Different styles to choose from. Will use steer horns and cow, elk or moosehide if you prefer. Order online at <www.rockymountainpowderhorns.com>.

BRADLEY COMPANY OF THE FOX. Historical clothing—gentlemen, ladies, longhunter, Indian, shoes, hats. Books, tinware, tentage, pottery, pewter, trekker’s supplies and much more! To order your catalog, send $4.00 with your name and address:  4330 County Road S, Oshkosh WI 54904. 920-233-5332. <www.bradleycompanyofthefox.com>.

SHOOTER’S BOXES and period-style furnishings: Lap desks, candle boxes, fur trade mirrors. Quality craftsmanship. Go to <www.northridgewoodworking.com>.  

WILLOW BACKRESTS FOR SALE—Rawhide storage boxes, call for catalog:  ANDY & KATHY MILLER’S BACKRESTS/TIPI ACCESSORIES, 25 Cordwood, Divide MT 59727, 406-832-3195.

BLACK WALNUT HULLS—Favorite 18th century dye, shredded, ready to use. Instructions included. GRAND RIVER TRADING COMPANY, 2665 SE Sheridan Road, Maysville MO 64469 or <www.kylecarrollart.com>. 

BIRCH-BARK CANOES. Authentic built. Taking orders. JIM WETZEL, 58489 State Highway 38, Big Fork MN 56628. 218-743-3801. <www.jimwetzelcanoes.homestead.com>. 

KEN SCOTT—Maker of fine hunting pouches. Museum-quality, handsewn, antiqued to resemble old originals. Phone 317-261-0751. <www.kenscottpouches.com>. 

DRUMS, BEADS, HAIRPIPE, patterns, plus other native American crafts/supplies. Send $1.00 for price list. WILDERNESS CRAFTS, 31 French Road, Dept ML, Abbot ME 04406.

FUNCTIONAL PERIOD POTTERY. Steve Sprinkle offers his historic pottery series for your reenactment use and enjoyment. New catalog available or visit our website, <www.historicalpottery.com>. New mailing address and phone number. SPRINKLE POTTERY, 3802 Eugene Court South, Irving TX 75062, 214-629-1902. 

ML CUSTOM HAND-FORGED KNIVES—In stock or custom order. <www.mlknives.com>. Brochure $1.00. PO Box 769, Hagaman NY 12086.

KRJ TOMAHAWKSDealers wanted. 877-GRFORGE. <www.greatriverforge.com>. 

SAXONBURG MANUFACTURING & Distributors. Dealer inquires only. Clothing, trade goods, rifle barrels, linens, many more items. PO Box 791, Saxonburg PA 16056. SASE $1.00. 

COOPERSTOWN TRADING POST—Green Mountain barrels, clothing, mocs, muzzleloader supplies. Thirty years in business. $1.00 SASE. 515 Steiner Bridge Road, Valencia PA 16059. Web address: <www.cooperstowntradingpost.com>.  

MUZZLELOADER MUGS! Hand-thrown stoneware mugs, each one unique in color, size and detail. Small mugs now offered in deep red-brown color. Body of large mugs is speckled rusty tan with a deep red-brown rim. Each with black MUZZLELOADER logo stamped into clay. Two historic styles: 24 oz. Yorktown Mug, $12.00; 14 oz. Moravian Mug, $10.00. Plus S&H. Call 1-800-228-6389 or visit <www.muzzleloadermag.com> to order.

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Gunsmithing 

RICE BARREL COMPANY, INC. Match-grade quality with bench rest capability. Traditional cut rifled on a proprietary state-of-the-art CNC rifler. Straight barrels to 44", swamped at 31", 32", 34", 37", 38", 40-15/16", 42", 44", 46" rifled or smooth (any twist), square bottom or round grooves. Many new barrels and products. Visit us at <www.ricebarrels.com> or 828-628-3627.

BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH WALNUT gun stock with Getz .54 caliber barrel already inlet and ramrod hole driled. Suitable for building a Jaeger or English game rifle. 28” swamped barrel with breech plug. The gunbuilder who owns this decided that he’d probably never build it. Tough to get this quality and length of English walnut these days, and everyone knows the quality of Getz barrels. $1,075.00 postpaid. BILL SCURLOCK, 903-832-9347, <bill@scurlockpublishing.com>.

NOW ENGRAVING MUZZLELOADING rifle and pistol parts. Silver rum cups. Pictures available upon request. KENT SNYDER, 419-474-0113, <mtlctr@buckeye-express.com>. 

BLACK HART LONG ARMS, Pennsylvania and New England longrifles. Online since 1997. EDWIN PARRY, 227 Westford Road, Eastford CT 06242. 860-974-3739. <www.blackhartlongarms.com>.

 

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Internet Traders

LARGE SELECTION OF FIREARMS from Lyman, Traditions and Pedersoli. Flintlocks and percussions. Rifles, fowlers, shotguns and pistols. Check out the special prices on rifle-building kits and components! Visit the NORTHERN RIFLEMAN at <www.northernrifleman.com>.

WWW.TEXASSUTLER.COM. Supplier of fine quality goods for the reenactor. Copper, tin, cast-iron cookware and many more items for your camp. 

MUZZLELOADING FORUM, free membership, free classified photo ads, no spam. Discuss muzzleloading, black powder, period correct firearms, building muzzleloaders, shooting, hunting, accoutrements, clothing, tents, cooking, trekking, historical reenactments and more. Join us at <www.muzzleloadingforum.com>.

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Shooting Supplies

THE GUN WORKS, master distributors of Black Widow Bullets (proven to have very good knock-down power) and Bridger’s Best patching, looking for dealers and general sales. <www.thegunworks.com>. 541-741-4118.  

SWISS, SCHUETZEN BLACK POWDER. Midwest shipping location. Case lots shipped UPS. Doc and De Carlson, UPPER MISSOURI TRADING COMPANY, Box 100-M, Crofton NE 68730. Phone orders 402-388-4844. <www.uppermotradingco.com>. 

HICKORY RAMRODS —Handmade, high quality. Rods $3.00 each plus shipping. 10 pieces minimum. Please call 573-547-4540 days.

COONIE'S (GOEX) BLACK POWDER—Fg through FFFFg, Cannon, Cartridge, Cowboy, Express, Pinnacle (black powder substitute) and Swiss. (Case lots 25 lbs., can mix.) Made in USA. PO Box 2062, Hobbs NM 88241. 1-800-713-6321, fax 575-393-6060, email <cooniesblkpdr@aol.com>.

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