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| Grey Haven Arms Maker of fine muzzle loading arms, knives, and accoutrements. Assistive technology for shooters. Custom half-models of boats. Marine surveying. Photography.
Our mission: To provide a superior product, based on aesthetics, functionality, and originality combined with tradition, using quality materials, crafted with utmost concern for the safety and satisfaction of our customer.
Muzzle loading tip: Pipe cleaners are great for keeping the spark channel on a percussion gun clean and dry. I use the long craft-type (buy 'em at craft stores,) and cut them into 2-3" lengths. Bend a little crook on the end, and they will go around corners. I never have to cap before shooting if I run one through the channel before loading, and I don't suffer any misfires. They also do a nice job of wiping a flintlock vent.
New Stuff: Target Model Underhammer pistol, with adjustable sight and trigger. First one for George G. in Germany. George has agreed to be my representative in Europe. If you live in Europe, contact George on his very fine web site, www.artax-vorderlader, and he can help you. Below, the Target Model.  Below: detail of adjusable trigger and sight 
Now Building: Matched pair of underhammer pistols, with display case and accoutrements for Dan G. of Pennsylvania, in .36 cal. with 10" barrels. Very special! Kentucky Flint Pistol, with 10" octagon to round .50 cal. barrel, for JP. This will be the next how-to page. Schuetzen No. 2, using an Isaac Haines style .36 cal. barrel and an Allan Foundry underhammer lock. "Salvadore Dali gets a day job as a gunmaker..." Pics soon. Silk purse from a sow's ear; Tommy gave me his rifle to make pretty, and we will see what arises. Check it out below: Photos from Friendship; a visit to the Fall NMLRA Nationals. Right side of the page A visit to the Cockade Rifles and the North-South Skirmish Association. A look at the competitions and the fun had by all! Left side of page. With the Civil War 150th Anniversary, a lot of reenactments are happening. I will be attending as many as I can, and reporting back to y'all. The Shuetzen Rifle, Underhammer Style This one took some time, & is proving to be a real tack driver. See more of her on "Guns" page. 
German Gov't Proof Tests Underhammer! Last spring, I finished a .45 cal. 10" underhammer pistol for Bernd R., over in Germany. The German Government requires proof testing, which the pistol passed just fine, with a charge equivalent to 90 gr. of powder under two balls. Below is a photo of the proof marks stamped on the barrel. See the pistol on the "Guns" page.
Bob's New Horn! JP made a beautiful horn for Bob! (Above Right) See more on the "Accoutrements" page. A Peace Pipe for a Sweet Lady A new chanunpa for Shannon's birthday on the "Accoutrements" page. Damascus Knives Fine folded steel blades, fitted with antler or hardwood handles and brass hilts. See below in the "For Sale" section & on the "Knives" page. 1866 Spanish Pistol, Mainspring Repair See "Guns" page. Building a Fowler: A Photo Story A photo essay, which follows the process from beginning to end. Just click on the "Building a Fowler" tab on the navigation bar. Now Showing! Slide shows from the 145th Anniversary Gettysburg Civil War reenactment, and an Old West Cowboy Shootout. Scroll down on the "Rendezvous!" page. Also on the "Rendezvous!" page: Slide Show from the 2007 Eastern Primitive Rendezvous! On This Page, The 1838 Rendezvous Slide Show Held on the original site in Wyoming! "Only the Earth and Sky" A short story by Bob Worthington, about the past and future, the Pipe, and a prayer. Find it on the "Knives and Accoutrements" page, right side at the bottom. A visit to the Cockade Rifles and the North-South Skirmish Association at Ft. Shenandoah, Winchester, VA. Yes, we wear the uniforms and carry the firearms, but we are not reenactors! We compete in live fire competitions (no, we don't shoot at each other, but side-by-side) using the arms of the Civil War. Smoothbore muskets, rifled muskets, breech- and muzzle loading carbines, Henry rifles, revolvers, mortars, and cannons all have their own events. Clay pigeons, hanging 4" (50 yards) and 6"tiles (100 yards), little bitty tiles and cut-the-stake are just some of the challenging targets we shoot in team competition. There are bb gun events for the young'uns, individual matches to test your skill, dances, music, and a museum to explore. Like Friendship, twice a year, we hold National matches, attended by thousands of shooters from all over the country, and throughout the year, many matches are hosted by various teams. One of the best is our annual Cockade event. I am a member of the Cockade Rifles, modeled after the original home militia from Petersburg, VA. We have a lot of fun, as can be indicated by our nickname (see photo caption below.) Seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously, but we've got some really fine shooters, and take home our share of medals. It's lively and full of action, and we're all friends, North and South. 
The Cockade Rifles, "A drinking team with a shooting problem...!" That's me on the left. As you can see, we wear typical Rebel uniforms-the Yankees like to dress a little more formally, just like way back when... 
Bringin' home the gold! Last Nationals, all three of our revolver teams medaled, Here's one of them. Congrats, Craig, Jack, Eric, and Paul! 
Renowned stake pounder Katie S. and her team of Marylanders show how it's done, with their brass cohorn mortar! The brass ones ring like a bell when they're fired.  Cockade musket team on the skirmish line. You can see the pigeon boards down range. Most events are 2-3 minute timed events-break as many as you can, and hopefully all of 'em! 
Paul & Charlie clowning around, with their "sunbonnet for Siamese twins." Don't ask, you really don't want to know! | |  Bob Worthington, owner and operator of Grey Haven Arms, has over 35 years experience as a professional boatbuilder, gunsmith, and teacher. He has held a U.S.C.G. licensed Master's Certificate, with sailing endorsement, and has worked as a charter skipper, sea school captain, marine surveyor, and draftsman for an internationally acclaimed yacht designer. Since retiring from his work in special education, he has given his attention full-time to creating fine "historical art." He is a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the Contemporary Longrifle Association, Bull Run Muzzleloaders, the Washington State Muzzleloader's Association, the National Rifle Association, the 1838 Rendezvous Association, and the North-South Skirmish Association.
JP's Spiral Horn-"Dreadnaught."
A nautical style, with turk's heads & brass & captain's buttons, and that wonderful spiral! See more horns on "Accoutrements" page. A Variety of pistols! This summer, "Team Grey Haven" turned in a fine performance at the Whidbey Island Rendezvous. In pistol, we took 1st and 2nd, and a few other places. These are the guns..... 
And this is Team Grey Haven..... 
From left, Bob, JP, Ethan, Alyx, Jeff, Mike, and Sue
I should mention that we also took 2nd & 3rd in Rifle, and 1-2-3 in Archery! In 'Hawk & Knife, JP earned us a 1st, and Alyx, her first time out, took 3rd in Women's "Hawk & Knife! 
A Pistol for my Sister, Robin; Happy Birthday, Sis! A very special underhammer pistol for a very special person! (Above) See more of it on the "Guns" page.
Bob's New Powder Horn, By JP Morgan
Special Boxed Underhammer pistol, 
Deluxe boxed pistol, 10" .32 cal. made for Dean T. of Ontario. The box is Koa and Maple, just like the pistol grip. Box, accoutrements, and pistol are $2000. Says Dean of his new pistol, "I finally got the little pistol out to the range....I shot at 25 yards, and all the targets were in the mid to high ninetys. I was very pleased with its performance!' "It also passed through the hands of many enthusiasts, old timers and gun builders, who all were highly praising your workmanship. All were very impressed, and a might jealous, methinks!" Thank you for your kind endorsement, Dean! 
Friendship, Indeed! A visit to the 2010 Fall NMLRA National Matches at Friendship, Indiana. 
Bob's comfortable camp at Friendship I spent 12 gorgeous days camped in the primitive area at the NMLRA range last fall. Perfect weather, all kinds of fun ways to shoot all kinds of muzzle loaders, 'hawk & knife, archery, music, traders, and great people sharing it all made for a fine time! 
This young feller has the right stuff! Look at that follow-through! 
I had the honor of displaying some of my stuff in Gunmaker's Hall Music came from several sources, around camp and around town, day and night. I added a little myself, whenever there was a pause in playing elsewhere. From bagpipes to rock 'n roll, we had it all. 
Tom B. shot his new schuetzen rifle, and I was there to cheer him on. He also shot chunk gun, a match I'd never seen before. Lots of matches I'd never seen before.... Tom shootin' schuetzen (below)  I only shot the woodswalk, as I was not up to snuff, healthwise, but did all right for myself. I didn't know you could use both hands in the pistol walk, but next time I will! Eric Bye, editor of "Muzzle Blasts" magaazine, also shoots an underhammer pistol, and took first place. Congratulations, Eric!
Tony S., from my home club, Bull Run Muzzle Loaders, took more than one gold medal shootin' bench rest. Way to go, Tony! (Below) 
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| Items for Sale: This column will grow as time goes by and all items are catalogued. Note: Underhammer pistol prices have gone up, due to my increased costs. The standard model, or "Rendezvous Model" is now $1000. The "Target Model" with adjustable sight and trigger is $1150. 1. Lehigh style rifle, fancy, .50 cal. 44" Colerain swamped "B" weight barrel, Davis double set triggers, curly maple stock, L&R Durs Egg flintlock and percussion lock, right hand. Includes Koa and oak display box. See pics this page top, and on "Guns" page. $7500. No longer for sale! But I'll build you one. 2. Lehigh style fowler, fancy, 20 guage 42" octagon to round barrel, curly maple stock, Davis flintlock, right hand. See "Building a Fowler" page. $6500. 3. Underhammer pistol, percussion, .50 cal. 12" barrel, maple and koa grip, with inlays. The first one of these built has taken 1st and 2nd place in competition. See photos above and on "Guns" page. $1000. Sold! Can build any caliber, any length barrel, same price. 4. Damascus bladed knives. 10" blade with Curly Maple handle, brass hilt and pommel, with buffalo hide sheath, $380. 8" blade with antler handle, brass hilt, and buffalo hide sheath, $350. See more photos on "Knives" page. 8" Knife Sold!, but another is available! Photos soon.  
Journey Back in Time: the 1838 Rendezvous, 2007 Style
1838 Rendezvous! Bob traveled to Montana this summer to meet with his old friends, JP Morgan and Mike Iacono, at the original site of at least two rendezvous in the 1830's, located on the Wind River, in Riverton, Wyoming. They had a grand time, meetin' new folks and findin' old and new friends, shootin', tossin', makin' music and tellin' tall tales. Mike received his new half-stock rifle featured on our "Guns" page, and shot dead on right from the first shot. All three turned in a good performance in some pretty tough competition, and had a literal blast while at it. We met Jake Korell, a local legend, sharp as a tack and still trappin' at 93 years of age. Jake cooked up a cougar for the camp's dinner one night, and that was absolutely delicious! He had help from our old Washington friend, Outhouse Charley, who surprised us by bein' there with his lady, Willow. The Arapaho and Shoshone tribes share a reservation there, and put on a powwow for the camp on Friday eve. A fine time was had by all, as we walked in the moccasin tracks of Jim Bridger, Joe Walker, Ben Bonneville, Joe Meek, Kit Carson, and so many others! Their spirits still inhabit that special place. A dedicated group of folks, the 1838 Rendezvous Association, joined hands to save this last remaining historic rendezvous site from becoming a gravel pit, and have done a wonderful job of preserving it for all our posterity. Make a point to check out their website, www.1838rendezvous.com, and help them help us all! Many thanks to Dave "Three Dog" Moss, booshway Tony "Big Hawk" Larvie, "He Who", Jake Korell, and so many other fine folks whose names my poor brain can't remember. See ya down the good red road! How to reach us: Grey Haven (703)329-8535 5962 Berkshire Court Alexandria, VA 22303 Coffee ! Yes, I do love a good cup, and this is primo, da kine! I brew mine strong, and this makes a hearty brew with no bitterness. $30. a pound, and worth it! Call or write my good friend, Brant Page. Page Hill 100 % Pure Kona Estate Coffee This coffee is hand picked, mountain grown at the 2000' level, with unbleached natural processing for the world's best nutty flavor. PO Box 793 Captain Cook, HI 96704 (808)328-9768 Links: Ted designs beautiful, practical boats, of all types, sizes, price ranges, and materials. I have built and sailed on his creations, and he's as good as they get. If you're thinking of building a boat, check him out. historically accurate scale miniature buildings for layouts? Ted's plans for these are as real and buildable as his boats. The official site. If you aren't a member already, join! If you build guns, make accoutrements, or anything associated with the muzzle loader era, this site is a must! Great organization. Now under new ownership, and still a great company to do business with. They carry some parts others don't, and their response and delivery time is quick. Dunlap sells wood. From gunstock blanks to musical instrument material, and anything else you might desire, they have it. These folks have a passion for their product and a reverence for their resource. Located in Cornet Bay on the north end of Whidbey Island, WA, Marine Services is the one to call when you need help on the waters of Puget Sound. Their name says it all; anything you need, they can do. Dedicated to preserving the original site of the 1830 and 1838 rendezvous, this is an organization well worth supporting. See the slide show above. www.OVPR.ORG The Olde Virginia Primitive Riflemen. These good folks put on a fine rendezvous twice a year, in a beautiful site near the James River. Always fun! during the Viet Nam War. It follows the lives of two surfers, one who volunteered, and one who believed it was wrong. As an old surfer, and contributor to this story, I heartily recommend this timely film, for all it has to offer. These dedicated folks have donated proceeds to veteran's organizations, and worked to heal the wounds. www.n-ssa.org North-South Skirmish Association. "The most fun you can have with your pants on!" Quote from a teammate whose name I will not mention... If you like shooting at things that break with a bunch of different guns, are into Civil War history, and just like to have fun, this is the organization for you! | |
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