RIP Hershel House

[V509]

I just read Hershel House passed away a few days ago
I met him at the NMLRA in Friendship IN years ago and always enjoyed his displays and him sharing his incredible knowledge
Very few have done as much for our hobby as Hershel has
http://www.housebrothersproject.com/articles/article4.html

 

[45-70]

I FEAR MOST DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT

 

[CatamountRob]

I FEAR MOST DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT

I know I don’t.

 

[Metalshaper03]

get a copy of Foxfire vol 5 and read about him in his early years.. Or go to American Pioneer video and get the DVD's they
have showing a true artist making a longrifle and then a Hawken.( they also have DVD's of him blacksmithing )

Herschle was a true artist and talented craftsman! He and his brothers Frank and John have created the first new 'school of gunbuilding'
called the Woodbury School.

 

[TiggerLueb]

I used to teach high school Metalworking classes, they curriculum included forging. I struggled to find supplemental education videos for my classes before the Internet became what it is today. I happened upon and bought a video featuring Herschel doing basic forging with heat treating. My students learned from watching the video but made fun of him and his accent. Then one day I happened a published article on all of his accomplishments in the building of primitive arms. I displayed the article in my classroom for years. I really appreciated his help in making my students and myself better blacksmiths. RIP Herschel House

 

[V509]

I get it, if muzzloading to you is just extra days in the woods Hershel is not a known name
I am into the history, folklore, and old world craftsmanship and feel privileged to have watched this legend at work

 

[Peashooterjoe]

Prayers for his Family, found a foxfire at school and the Journey started. Peashooterjoe

 

[dbowling]

He made some of the nicest muzzleloaders Ive ever seen..he was a master craftsman in the highest sense. RIP

 

[Jitterbug]

Pretty much a living legend, in traditional muzzleloading circles…

https://www.youtube.com/@hershelhouse9336

Several of Hershel’s DVDs are available here, starting a little more than halfway down the page:
http://www.americanpioneervideo.com/info.html