Browse Past Items Sold at LaMaster Arms
Lancaster, pa
Signed Christopher Gumpf Flintlock Rifle
This rifle is attributed to Christopher Gumpf (b. 1761), who was a Master Gunsmith working in Lancaster Boro from 1791 through 1834. He built fine rifles in the classic Lancaster form and made contract rifles for the government in 1794.
Lebanon County, PA
Signed Nicholas Beyer Flintlock Rifle
Nicholas Beyer (b.1780) was a grand master of the late Golden Age of Kentucky Rifles and their construction. Beyer was most likely an apprentice of the famous master, J.P. Beck of Lebanon, PA.
Ohio
Signed John Vincent Rifle
John Vincent (b.1809) is acknowledged as one of the most famous gunsmiths in the Ohio school. According to an article published by William Reynolds, Vincent was originally a cabinetmaker, before learning gunsmithing in his thirties.
York, PA
Signed Adam Ernst Flintlock Rifle
Adam Ernst (d.1857) was a Golden Age gunsmith who worked in Adams and York County, Pennsylvania during his career. Ernst’s rifles and style indicate that he most likely apprenticed with George Eister. Ernst’s work is always precise, delicate, and detail oriented.
York, PA
Attributed George Schroyer Flintlock Rifle
According to Joe Kindig Jr. in his book, Thoughts on Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age, there were two gunsmiths by the name George Schroyer. A father and son, they were both listed in 1793 tax records as working in Hanover, Pennsylvania. A unique trait with the rifles produced by the Schroyers was the inconsistency of how their last name was spelled in the signature. Various spellings included Sheyer, Scheyer, Shroyer, etc.
North Carolina
Signed Timothy Vogler Percussion Rifle
Signed Rifle Built by Timothy Vogler of the famed Vogler Family of Gunsmiths of North Carolina
Bedford, PA
Signed Jacob Snider Percussion Rifle
Jacob Snider (1821-1875) worked in Bedford County for his entire gunmaking career. In Snider’s later life, he won a large lawsuit in Colorado, but was promptly gunned down by the plaintiff. Snider’s body was brought back to Bedford, where he is buried today.
LIverpool, OH
Signed Valentine Shuler Percussion Rifle
A fantastic example of a gunsmithing family lineage. Valentine Shuler was a descendant, if not son, of the famed John Shuler of Bucks County, PA.
Littlestown, PA
Attributed Frederick Sell Flintlock Pistol
A Pistol that displays classic American Folk Art, as well as the style of Master Gunsmith, Frederick Sell of Littlestown, PA.
Berks County, PA
Indenture Agreement Signed by Leornard Reedy
Indenture agreement between Leonard Reedy and Mathias Deibler. The document bears the signature of Leonard Reedy, one of the most famous gunsmiths in the Dauphin County school. Reedy apprenticed under John Bonewitz and would later work in Gratz, PA. Reedy’s rifles are stunning examples of the “Golden Age” Kentucky Rifle; as testament to this, one of his rifles is displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Winchester, Va
Restocked Simon Lauck Flintlock Rifle
Simon Lauck apprenticed in Lancaster in the early 1780’s; after completing his training, Lauck traveled to Winchester, VA and opened his own shop
Cumberland, MD
Signed Hiram Clark Flintlock Rifle
Clark worked out of Cumberland, MD. This Rifle retains its original lock and bears the maker's name on the barrel.
England
Signed S.Wallis "Baker Rifle"
A great example of a Baker rifle that was used by the British Army in the late 18th century. The lock is signed “S.Wallis.” An inscription on the patchbox reads “John Ward, Roxbury 1776—his gun--”.
Bucks county, pa
Attributed Early Bucks County Powderhorn
Horn has been attributed as an early Bucks County Horn. Maple plug. Horn body has been decoratively spotted with iron oxide
CONTEMPORARY PIECE
Contemporary Signed Michael Hayes Flintlock Rifle
A fine contemporary rifle built by Michael Hayes of Park Rapids, MN. Built in the style of a 1780s English sporting rifle.
Philadelphia, pa
Attributed Late Philadelphia Style Powderhorn
Attributed as a late Philadelphia style horn. Plug appears to have had paint or varnish at some point.
CONTEMPORARY PIECE
Contemporary Signed Wallace Gusler "Audition" Rifle
Mr. Gusler is a Master Gunsmith, who oversaw the gunshop at Colonial Williamsburg’ for many years. This particular rifle is extremely special, as this was Mr. Gusler’s “audition” piece to work at Colonial Williamsburg. Rifle was made in 1960.
Chambersburg, PA
Unsigned Percussion Rifle
A rifle made in the Chambersburg, PA region. Rifle could have been possibly made by Shillitoe.
France
Signed Andre Crovpison Dragoon Pistol
A dragoon pistol made by Andre Crovpison of France in the 1750s. Decorative silver wire decorates the tang and handle area of the pistol.
England
Signed John Freeman English Fowler
A prestine example of an English Gentleman's Fowling piece.
CONTEMPORARY ITEM
Contemporary R.T.Caster Rifle
Covered in silver wire and built in the styel of Christain's Springs, PA. Masterful attention to detail on this fine piece.
New YOrk or Philadelphia Made
Weston Pistol
Brass barreled pistol that was most likely built in New York City or Philadelphia, PA.
Macungie, PA
Attributed Angstadt Rifle
Built by either Gideon or Joseph Angstadt of the famous Angstadt gunsmithing family. Pennsylvania Dutch folk art decorates this rifle.
RUm, whiskey, or water
Drinking "Canteen" Horn
Soldiers, Frontiersman, and Everyday Folk needed a drink, what better to carry it in than a horn? In-period brass repair patch on the piece.
Lehigh, PA
Attributed Peter Neihart Flintlock Rifle
An attributed Peter Neihart smooth rifle. Covered in wonderful folk art style carving, this piece is wonder to behold.
Berks County, PA
Berks County Horn
Small horn with a fantastic example of Berks County traits, including iron oxide spots and a "beehive" shaped plug
