2008 Gunsmithing Apprentice Program
A J.J. Henry marked lock.
Sponsored by the Jacobsburg Historical
Society's
Pennsylvania Longrifle Museum
Learn to Build a Muzzleloading Rifle from
Parts
Master Gunsmiths:
Rich Hujsa * Jim Correll * Rocky Schreck
Class Limited to 10 People.
Course Fee = $ 250.00
Must Be A Current J.H.S. Member
( Due to Insurance Considerations ).
The Purpose of the Program is to give the Student
Instruction in
Basic Gunsmithing Techniques to build a Muzzleloading Longrifle
from parts.
( NOT KIT GUNS). They will cover,
Barrel work, such as Breech Plug
fitting & shaping, Tenon & Sight Making & Installation.
Stock work, Inletting Barrel in
Stock, inletting Lock, Making Trigger Plates & Triggers, Installing
Trigger Guards, Fitting Butt Plates, Side Plates, Ramrod Pipes,
Base Thimbles & Nose Caps. Instructors Demonstration will comprise
most of this course with some Supervised Student Work on Simple
Projects with Problem Solving Sessions.
Students Must Provide:
1. A
working knowledge of basic wood & metal Tools.
( Students will need to acquire some specialized
tools for this program ).
2. A basic
knowledge of muzzleloading rifles.
3. Must
purchase the parts to build their own rifle.
Parts can range in Price from $ 600 to $ 800 depending on what you
wish to build and how much work you do yourself.
4. Must
be a member of Jacobsburg Historical Society (insurance).
Classes will be held on Wednesday
evenings in the gun shop at the
Henry Homestead, Jacobsburg Historical Society, Belfast, PA..They
will begin September 24, 2008 and run for 8 weekly sessions through
November 12, 2008.
Hours will be from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
This class will be the prerequisite to the
advanced class on finishes, patchboxes, inlays, basic engraving
your rifle is planned for spring of 2009.
Application
JACOBSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
APPLICATION FOR JACOBSBURG HISTORICAL
SOCIETY'S
Fall 2008 GUNSMITH APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Name: ____________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City, State, Zip : _____________________________________
Area Code/Telephone: ________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
NOTE: Acceptance for the Program will
be LIMITED to the first twelve (10) qualified applicants.
Applicant:
1. Fill out the form, sign
liability statement
2. Include a check made out
to the Jacobsburg Historical Society.
3. Send check to:
Gunsmith Apprentice
Program
c/o Jacobsburg Historical Society
P.O. BOX 345
Nazarethn, PA. 18064
RELEASE AND LIABILITY STATEMENT
As a condition and in consideration for acceptance
into the Gunsmith Apprentice Program Sponsored by the Jacobsburg
Historical Society and with the intent to be legally bound, I agree
to indemnify and hold harmless the Jacobsburg Historical Society
and Rocky Schreck, Richard Hujsa & James Correll from and against
any and all loss, damage, claims, demands, actions or causes of
action, suits at law or in equity, judgments, liability or expenses,
including attorneys fees for personal injury, including death, and
for damages to property, including loss or destruction thereof,
arising out of any accident or occurrence, in or as a result of
my participation in the program and all and any activities, procedures,
instruction and acts which relate to the program.
Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
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