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CLA Auction Item: FLINTLOCK PISTOL    by Dennis Kelley by Joshua Shepherd     Photography by Gordon Barlow In early America handguns were traditionally considered the weapon of choice for gentlemen, but pistols also saw wide use across the frontier. Whether used to settle duels of honor back east or as a weapon of last resort in a dangerous backcountry, one shot from a flintlock pistol could spell the difference between the here and the ... Read More »

CLA Auction Item: QUILLED HAT BAND     by Djuana Tucker By Joshua Shepherd         Photography by Lon Brauer During the 18th and 19th centuries, no self-respecting gentleman, or scoundrel, for that matter would consider venturing into public without a hat. For the modern-day frontiersman headed for the range, the rendezvous, or the woods, that hasn’t changed. For those hoping to set their headgear apart from the crowd, CLA artist Djuana ... Read More »

CLA Auction Item: BAG AND HORN SET   by Jeff Luke Bag size: Height 10”   Width 7 ½”      Powder horn: 13” Outside curve Whether they’re carried afield for a day’s hunt or hung as period décor in your home, few period crafts exude the alure of the early frontier as well as a nicely paired hunting bag and horn. This year’s CLF fundraising auction features a stellar set crafted by artist ... Read More »

CLA Auction Item: FISHING THEMED POWDER HORN & BAIT HORN SET by Albert Emanuel Powder Horn length: 9 ¼”           Bait horn length:: 4 ½” By Joshua Sheppard     Photography by H. David Wright Hunting and fishing are twin pursuits that have shaped outdoor life throughout American history. For this year’s CLF fundraising auction, Arizona artist Albert “Ace” Emanuel has crafted a stunning pair of horns that will be useful on the hunt or by ... Read More »