Welcome to the LaMaster Arms January Virtual Show
Berks County, PA
Signed George Feder Rifle
This fine antique flintlock rifle, built and signed “G. Feder” on the barrel, is a striking example of early 19th-century gunmaking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, dating to C.1810.
Price: $5000
Bedford, PA
NEW! Signed William Border Kentucky Rifle
The rifle retains William Border’s signature on both the lock and barrel, indicating that the gunsmith made the lock. It features 14 silver inlays, a well-executed patchbox, and a signature style characteristic of Border’s work, combining elegance with functionality.
Price: $14,500
english made
English Pistol C.1770-1780 by an Unknown Hand
An English pistol from the 1770-1780 time range, made by an unknown hand. Pistol retains its original flintlock, with a possible hammer replacement. The steel parts on this piece are heavily pitted, which could indicate sea service during its lifetime. Well executed rococo style shell carving behind the tang. Pierced sideplate.
Price: $2000
Virginia
NEW! Signed Hacker Martin Contemporary Rifle
The rifle was custom-made for Martin’s son, Donis W. Martin, as noted by a silver plate inscribed on the barrel. Martin was made famous for the section dedicated to him as a topic in the Foxfire 5 book.
Price: $4500
Maryland
Signed Henry Koons Rifle
The rifle features a handsomely engraved patchbox with nine piercings, accompanied by six sterling silver inlays that add refined decorative appeal. The signature appears on a brass plate, an uncommon but distinctive touch that highlights the maker’s pride in his work.
Price: $28,000
Dauphin County, PA
Signed Jacob Roop Rifle
This antique Kentucky rifle, built and signed by Jacob Roop of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, dates to around 1805 and is a fine example of the Roop family of gunsmithing.
Price: $6800
Huntingdon, PA
NEW! Unsigned, Possibly Daughtery Kentucky Rifle
This Huntingdon County rifle, attributed to a member of the Daugherty family, dates to circa 1855 and is an outstanding example of the highly decorated rifles produced in central Pennsylvania during the mid-19th century.
Price: $3200
Allentown, PA
Signed Henry Hunsiker Flintlock Rifle
Pennsylvania Longrifle marked “H.H.” for Henry Hunsiker. Hunsiker rifles are fairly rare in comparison to other makers from the Allentown area.
Price:$5200
Bedford, PA
NEW! Signed John Amos Kentucky Rifle
Decorative features include a pie-crust cheekpiece, six silver inlays, and a patchbox executed in the typical Bedford style, reflecting regional design preferences. The maker’s initials appear on both the lock and barrel.
Price: $8,500
renown gunsmith
Carl Pippert Bench Copy of George Schroyer
This rifle is a pristine example of an accurate bench copy of a George Schroyer rifle. Built by Carl Pippert in 1975, this rifle displays masterful gun building and craftsmanship of its maker. Paired with a custom lock built by Mr. Pippert and a Paris barrel, the rifle is stocked in curly maple.
Price: $4,300
Toothpick
NEW! Antlered Handled Bowie Knife
Antler handled Bowie knife.
Overall 12 1/2” long with 7 1/2” long blade.
Price: $600
Littlestown, PA
NEW! Attributed Frederick Sell Flintlock Kentucky Rifle
This rifle, attributed to Frederick Sell and dating to circa 1815, is a fine and representative example of the Sell family’s influential craftsmanship on the Littlestown School of Gunsmithing.
Price: $12,000
Iron mounted
Documented Signed Isaac Gibson Tennessee Mountain Rifle
This highly scarce and historically significant rifle is made and signed by Isaac Gibson of Sevier County, Tennessee, a rare Southern maker. Despite being produced after the flintlock era, the rifle has an original flintlock configuration. Provenance: Robin Hale Collection.
Price: $3400
Lancaster, PA
NEW! Rev War Era Attributed Jacob Metzger Kentucky Rifle
Historical records indicate that Jacob Metzger was first listed as a gunsmith in the tax records of Lancaster Borough in 1777, suggesting that this rifle was likely produced early in his career.
Price: $24,500
Fighting words...
NEW! Antler Handled Fighting Knife
Antler Handled Fighting Knife with initials on it.
Price: $550
Bedford, PA
Signed James Clark Rifle
A rifle made by and signed by James Clark of Bedford, PA. Rifle has incised carving on the cheek. This rifle is pictured in Dr. James Whisker’s Bedford County book. The mother of pearl star inlay was added later in the rifle's lifespan. Some restoration has taken place on the rifle, including half of the forestock inlays being replaced and restoration done on the entry pipe area.
Price: $10,000
Berks, PA
NEW! Signed Frederick Koons Kentucky Rifle
The rifle exhibits ten sterling silver inlays, including an engraved eagle inlay on the cheekpiece and a vent pick inlay beneath the cheekpiece, both beautifully executed. The thumbpiece is engraved with initials.
Price: $19,500
Frontier used
NEW! Attributed Southern Powder Horn
Found in Missouri. Wonderful shape and color.
Price: $150
early 18th century
Early English Trade Rifle Marked "M.Guest"
The antique early English trade smoothbore rifle is a fascinating example of craftsmanship and historical significance in early British firearms. This particular piece is distinguished by its early British proof marks, which serve as an important indicator of its authenticity and age. It features a serpentine sideplate, characteristic of a very early form sideplate Indian trade gun, which predates the more commonly known Northwest Trade Gun.
Price: $9,500
Pittsburgh, PA
NEW! Elisha Pancost Back-Action Rifle
This Allegheny County rifle, signed by Elisha Pancost and dating to circa 1850, is an exceptional example of western Pennsylvania craftsmanship at the height of the percussion era.
Price: $4700
Bottoms Up, My friends!
NEW! Rum Horn with Mirror set in Plug
Wonderful condition rum horn with a mirror set in the plug.
Price: $650
masterful engraving, carving, and Craftsmanship
RARE: Keith Casteel Rifle with "Slippery Rock" Stock with Bag and Horn Set
A supremely fine, rare gem for any collection—a transitional rifle made by world-renowned Master Gunsmith, Keith Casteel. While Mr. Casteel’s work is rare and extremely valuable, this rifle in particular is even moreso, as it is stocked with a piece of the “Slippery Rock Tree.” Paired with a bag and horn.
Price: $16,000
Womelsdorf, PA
NEW! Rev War Era Attributed John Bonewitz Smooth Rifle
This early American long rifle, attributed to John Bonewitz of Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania, dates to C.1780 and stands as a wonderful example of the master’s early work and characteristic style.
Price: $30,000
Elegant Patchbox
Signed Zebulon Sheetz Restock Rifle
This antique rifle, dating to circa 1840, is a restocked piece built around original components by Zebulon Sheetz, a member of the renowned Sheetz gunsmithing family of Hampshire County, West Virginia.
Price: $2000
Son of Jud Brennan
NEW! Spectacular Contemporary Jesse Brennan Kentucky Rifle
This contemporary long rifle, signed by Jesse Brennan of Alaska and completed in 2013, represents the maker’s finest work and stands as a masterful homage to the John Sheetz style.
Price: $12,000
legend of the virginia mountains
Signed Contemporary Hacker Martin Rifle
This signed longrifle by legendary Southern gunsmith Hacker Martin is a rare and desirable example of mid-20th-century traditional rifle making. Built circa 1960 in Southwestern Virginia, the rifle is boldly marked “H. Martin for R. Hopkins.”
Price: $3200
Screw-tip
NEW! Early Philadelphia Screw-Tip Powderhorn
Tip and band professionally restored by Art DeCamp. Sixteen inches.
Price: $1250
Berks County, PA
Revolution Era, Attributed Wolfgang Haga Rifle
This rifle, built circa 1780 in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an exceptional example of early American rifle-making from the heart of the Pennsylvania longrifle tradition.
Price: $20,000
Classic Smoothbore
NEW! Attributed Hudson Valley Fowler
This late-18th century Hudson Valley long rifle, of unknown maker and dated circa 1780, is an impressive and largely original example of regional American gunmaking. Crafted from cherry.
Price: $4600
Classic style
NEW! Dauphin County Powderhorn
Sixteen inch, all original horn from Dauphin County, PA.
Price: $700
Sheetz Family of gunsmithing
NEW! Attributed Jacob Sheetz Hampshire County, WV Rifle
Distinctive features include an acorn finial patchbox, an engraved toeplate, and an additional cap box fitted beneath the cheekpiece, an uncommon and practical detail that enhances its utility.
Price: $1800
ohio made
Signed Henry White Rifle
This exceptional antique Kentucky rifle, signed “H. White” in bold block letters on the barrel, is a masterful example of mid-19th century Ohio gunmaking. The rifle showcases extraordinary workmanship and decorative detail throughout. Featuring an impressive 22 silver inlays, the rifle is richly embellished with both symbolic and whimsical motifs.
Price: $9,500
James H Beard
"Westward Ho!" Print
Westward Ho! Painted by James Henry Beard and engraved by T.D. Booth. The print appears to be in very good to excellent condition but has not been inspected out of the frame. Beard was a popular portrait artist who operated in the 1830s through the 1880s. Frame size is 38” by 31”.
Price: $375
York School of Horns
Great Condition Screwtip Powderhorn
Ideal specimen of a York County Screw Tip Horn. Circa 1800 and middle period style. Possibly retains the original tip on the horn. These horns were commonly used in the period, as they were “user-friendly” when refilling, as it has a wider mouth when the tip is unscrewed. 16 inch length. Right handed carry.
Price: $585
Bundled Lot
Table C
9 items
- Cow Horn drinking cup with punch decoration
- Horn Spoon 1
- Horn Spoon 2
- Horn Spoon 3
- Horn Spoon 4
- Horn Spoon 5
- Horn Spoon 6
- Horn Spoon 7
- Horn Spoon 8
Price: $200
York School Screw Tip Powderhorn
This horn is a wonderful example of a Screw-Tip powder horn that was made in the early nineteenth century in York, Pennsylvania. The horn has been classified as Third Generation York Screw Tip. To make these types of horns, the spout of the horn was cut short and then internal threads would be cut; a male piece would then be made to match the internal threads. Screw tips were desirable, as they were easy to refill with powder.
Price: $425
York, pA
Unsigned York, PA Kentucky Rifle
This antique Kentucky rifle, made in York, Pennsylvania, is a beautiful example of the region’s refined gunmaking tradition. Stocked in curly maple, the rifle exhibits rich figure, complemented by concave moldings along the forestock. The full-length barrel has developed a pleasing, even patina, suggesting long but respectful use.
Price: $3200
Master of his trade
Contemporary Gary Birch Hunting Bag and Horn Set
This finely crafted hunting bag and powder horn set is the work of Gary Birch of Ohio, a respected contemporary maker known for his historically inspired frontier gear. The set reflects a deep understanding of 18th- and early 19th-century styling, rendered with exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detail.
Price: $2400
Hampshire County, Wv
Signed John Rhinehart Kentucky Rifle
This mid-19th century Appalachian rifle, signed by John Rhinehart of Hampshire County, WV.
Price: $1400
Centre County, PA
Centre County Screw Tip Powder Horn
This antique powder horn from Centre County, Pennsylvania measures 11 inches in overall length and is a fine example of early American craftsmanship. The horn retains its original screw tip, a rare and desirable feature that adds to its authenticity.
Price: $525
Susquehanna, PA
Attributed Samuel Baum Smooth Rifle
This is a spectacular rifle from the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania region. Attributed to Samuel Baum, one of the area’s most prolific gunsmiths, there is exceptional relief rococo carving decorating the tang, cheek, forestock moldings, and wrist. The octagon-to-round barrel is light and graceful; a wedding band sits at the transitional point.
Price: $7800
Lancaster PA
Attributed Lancaster Horn with strap
Attributed Lancaster County, PA horn. Simple, yet elegant architecture. Interesting spout appears to be original and shows craftsmanship. Two staples serve as the strap carry locations (one staple may be a replacement). Small leather strap attached to the horn. Minor cracks on the plug.
Price: $900
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Mirror Powder Horn
This antique powder horn from Lancaster, Pennsylvania measures 11.5 inches in overall length and features a rich, attractive patina that speaks to its age and use. It retains its original brass band with an intact strap attachment, a desirable and functional detail.
Price: $425
Susquehanna School
Signed Samuel Baum Rifle
A sleek, slender rifle signed “S.B,” for Samuel Baum. Baum was a well-known gunsmith in the Susquehanna rifle school and worked in the New Berlin area. Engraved patchbox that matches the cheek carving that shows a masterful hand in detail work.
Price: $6500
Ohio rifle
Highly Decorated, Signed John Moyer Rifle
Full stock Ohio longrifle with original surface made by John Moyer. Over 50 Nickel silver inlays. Skillfully made patchbox bearing the owners name “Washington Keiser.” Inlaid brass signature plate. Exceptional curly maple stock.
Price: $6200
Southern origins
Iron Mounted Attributed North Carolina Rifle
Attributed to a North Carolina maker, this rifle dates to circa 1830. The rifle features a distinctive pewter-poured cap. A diamond finial toeplate further enhances the rifle’s visual appeal and attention to detail, while the good curly stock displays attractive grain and texture.
Price: $1650
Lancaster, PA
Signed Jacob Hoak Restock
A possible restock of a Jacob Hoak (Lancaster, PA) rifle. Signed on the top barrel flat “J.Hoak,” there is fine engraving on the patchbox, star cheek inlay, and sideplate.
Price: $2650
Chip Carved
Late York, PA Horn
This York County powder horn, built in the later regional style, remains a strong example of practical frontier craftsmanship with key original features intact. It retains its original tip, showing appropriate wear from use while maintaining its full form.
Price: $450
Lancaster, PA
Signed Jacob Fordney Half-Stock Rifle
This antique rifle, signed by noted Lancaster, Pennsylvania gunsmith Jacob Fordney, dates to circa 1840 and is a fine example of a late Lancaster period. The barrel is clearly marked “J. Fordney – Lancaster, PA.”
Price: $4000
Pittsburgh, PA
Signed David Pollock Kentucky Rifle
This Kentucky rifle, signed by David Pollock of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dates to circa 1820 and represents a rare example from a less commonly encountered Western Pennsylvania maker.
Price: $3800
New York
Signed John Moore Pistol
John Moore was a gunsmith who worked in Albany, NY. This pistol is signed “John Moore Albany, NY 1831”. No restoration is present on the pistol, and it remains in exceptional condition. The case-hardened bluing is still intact. The mounts and barrel are both extensively engraved in a skillful hand.
Price: $2450
Lancaster, PA
Attributed Drepperd Rifle
This antique longrifle, circa 1825, attributed to John Drepperd of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a fine example from one of the most influential rifle-making centers in America.
Price: $4200
Peoria, IL
Signed C.Ramey Rifle
Rifle made by C.Ramey of Peoria, IL in circa 1850s. Stocked in Walnut, the rifle has extremely unique filework decorating the breech, barrel, and trigger guard. The gunsmith appears to have built this lock as well, as his initials “C.R” are etched into the plate. Brass furniture is all finely engraved with a precise hand.
Price: $1600
Lancaster, PA
Beautifully Engraved, Signed Henry Gibbs Rifle
The rifle features a pierced patchbox, engraved guard, sideplate, toeplate, and patchbox, all of which exhibit tasteful, period-appropriate decoration. Additional embellishments include silver inlays at the cheekpiece and thumbpiece, adding refinement to the overall presentation.
Price: $3200
Susquehanna School
Signed Joseph Kimmel "Mule-Ear" Rifle
Rare “mule ear” ignition system. Built by Pennsylvania Longrifle builder, Joseph Kimmel. Classic Susquehanna school stock architecture. Fine patina on surface, exceptionally curly stock. Ornately inlaid with 26 silver inlays, including an engraved moon on the cheek, and multiple brass decorative inlays. Brass saddle plate. Original ramrod with “candy-cane” striping.
Price: $8,500
Tennessee
Signed John Clement "Southern Mountain" Rifle
An example of the well-known, "Iron-mounted Southern Mountain rifle" of Tennessee. Barrel is signed “J.C” possibly for John Clements. Patchbox is the "cigar box" style. Beautifully stocked of walnut, with small piece of wood missing in sideplate area and ahead of the lock.
Price: $2400
indian trade
Contemporary Northwest Trade Gun
The rifle features a walnut stock with a clean, natural finish and shows very little wear, indicating limited use. Characteristic elements of the Northwest trade gun style are present, including an iron trigger guard, serpent-shaped sideplate, and decorative brass tacks set into the forestock.
Price: $1150
