Here are a few things to look at from our past, it's all a part of our rich muzzleloading history...
This carved and scrimshawed powderhorn exhibits the classic elements of the Tansel style. Notice the 'whales mouth' transition near the spout end.
This horn, circa 1790 displays much flora and fauna in the form of trees, flowers, vines and bushes. Interestingly, a different hand added leaves to the trees at some time after the original execution.
The obverse side of the horn depicts an engagement between an English ship and a coastal fort flying the American flag.
A New England style, probably upstate New York, percussion target rifle. Stocked in walnut, german silver mounts and decoration. About .38 caliber and originally had a pinned false muzzle, lock is marked G. Baker.
An original and near new Flintlock Trade Musket by Parker Field dated 1875
Here is a wonderful example of this type of arm, the gun retains nearly all of its original wood finish, slight tarnishing to the original finish of the lockplate, correct H.B.C. markings.
This carved and scrimshawed powderhorn exhibits the classic elements of the Tansel style. Notice the 'whales mouth' transition near the spout end.
This horn, circa 1790 displays much flora and fauna in the form of trees, flowers, vines and bushes. Interestingly, a different hand added leaves to the trees at some time after the original execution.
The obverse side of the horn depicts an engagement between an English ship and a coastal fort flying the American flag.
A New England style, probably upstate New York, percussion target rifle. Stocked in walnut, german silver mounts and decoration. About .38 caliber and originally had a pinned false muzzle, lock is marked G. Baker.
An original and near new Flintlock Trade Musket by Parker Field dated 1875
Here is a wonderful example of this type of arm, the gun retains nearly all of its original wood finish, slight tarnishing to the original finish of the lockplate, correct H.B.C. markings.
