Jim Chambers Flintlocks, Ltd.
Jim and Barb Chambers are familiar faces to flintlock builders everywhere. More than just a pleasant family demeanor, they are skillful purveyors of Original Siler Locks with 22 historically accurate Lock Styles. The locks are also hand tuned with a limited lifetime guarantee. They also offer historically accurate rifle, fowler and pistol kits.
They have had a long history with the NMLRA and Friendship’s Commercial Row. Barb literally grew up with the business. She points out that everything is American made and that they proudly employ U.S. Veterans in their Canler, North Carolina business.
Contact the Chambers at 828-667-8361; email Chambers@flintlocks.com; or visit the website www.flintlocks.com
Mike Miller
I have had an interest in the history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky since I first saw the Disney series, Davy Crockett and the TV series, Daniel Boone. I am a born and raised native Kentuckian. I built my first rifle from a CVA kit when I was 12 years old with the help of my dad. My first "stick" rifle was built when I was 15 from a barrel and lock from Dixie Gun Works and a walnut stock from my grandfather's saw mill. In the late 80's I discovered American Pioneer Videos. I received 4 videos as a Christmas gift and a fire was lit that has yet to burn out.
20 years later I have come full circle from student to instructor of their "Building a Flintlock Kentucky Pistol" video and have appeared in several others.
Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading
We build a properly functioning, authentically styled muzzleloader. Our rifles have been reviewed and evaluated in many shooting publications including Black Powder Times, Guns & Ammo, Gun Week, Muzzleloader, Sports Afield Advanced Muzzloaders guide and Muzzle Blasts. TVM rifles have proven to be of the finest quality, workmanship and an exceptional buy for a truly handmade rifle.
Harvey Brumfield
Harvey’s first trip to Friendship was in 1960 when he was 20 years old. He liked all of what Friendship stood for and offered, so he has been coming back ever since. Four years ago he rented a booth on Commercial Row to sell his guns that were collected over 75 years, as well as to sell friends collection that lost a battle with cancer.
Harvey Brumfield sells Custom Flintlock Rifles, Custom Made Knives, accessories and related items. His specialty is Custom Flintlocks.
You can contact him at 859-548-2612; or email at field66@windstream.net
Randy Grunkenmeyer
Custom Black Powder Craftsmen.
Randy is a full-time gunsmith specializing in custom pieces of the 18th and 19th century.
Most of the items are Handcrafted and custom built to the your specifications, from Sights to Rifles, Pistols, Fowlers and Shotguns, inventory is usually limited to orders, but on occasion an out of the ordinary piece may come available.
Randy works closely with his customers to ensure that all of their needs are met. His focus is on “fine quality and well-performing firearms” that future generations will cherish and appreciate.
RG Gunsmithing can be contacted at 812-934-6412; email grunkrsj@frontier.com; or website www.rggunsmithing.com
More on the way!
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