Lot 17: SOAW Set by: SOAW Artists

This lot is something special! We approached the Southern Ohio Artisans Workship last year about completing a firearm for this year’s auction. SOAW is a collective of experienced artists that pass down their knowledge and experience through classes. Anyone can sign up to learn a variety of early American art skills– including powderhorns and engraving, rifle building and knifemaking.

The instructors and students have worked hard and not only put together a gorgeous rifle but a full set of accoutrements to match. The rifle began life as a Kibler Woodsrunner Kit in .50 cal. Gary Ludwig and James Honaker assembled, carved, engraved and finished the kit into a work of art! The Virginia style hunting bag was made by Maryellen Pratt, using a deer hide that was bark tanned by Christopher Ireland. Christopher also forged a bag knife and added an elk antler handle for the set. The Virginia style powder horn for this set was made by William “Scotty” Scott using a raw horn donated by Gary Ludwig. The applied tip horn was then engraved by Kathy England. Finally, Kerry Masarik donated a wonderful strap for the powderhorn. This unique collaboration embodies both the art of the longrifle and the relationships between artists that form the core of the CLA and CLF.

Southern Ohio Artisan Workshops – CLA 30th Annual Live Auction Donation Project

Kibler Woodsrunner Rifle and Accouterment Set

• Woodsrunner Flintlock Rifle Kit; .50 caliber, rifled 

1. 1. 1. Kit donated, assembled, carved, and finished by SOAW Instructor/Artisan and CLA Member/Artist Gary Ludwig, with assistance from SOAW student and CLA Member James Honaker

• Virginia Style Hunting Bag and Bag Knife Sheath 

1. 1. 1. Bag and bag knife sheath constructed, finished, and donated by SOAW Instructor and CLA Member/Artist Maryellen Pratt
      2. Bark tanned deer hide tanned and donated by SOAW Student/Artisan and CLA Member/Artist Christopher Ireland

• Bag Knife

1. 1. 1. Hand forged blade with elk antler tine handle, built and donated by SOAW Student/Artisan and CLA Member/Artist Christopher Ireland

• Virginia style Applied Tip Powder Horn

1. 1. 1. Raw horn donated by SOAW Instructor/Artisan and CLA Member/Artist Gary Ludwig
      2. Horn constructed and donated by SOAW Student/Artisan and CLA Member/Artist William “Scotty” Scott

• Powder Horn Scrimshaw

1. 1. 1. Designed, executed, and donated by SOAW Instructor and CLA Member/Artist Kathy England

• Powder Horn Strap

1. 1. Woven and donated by SOAW Instructor and CLA Member/Artist Kerry Maserik