FOXFIRE RIFLE CLASS JULY 12-18 2026
In the mid 1970's, Hershel House was asked to make a rifle for a book series that focused on Appalachian culture. The book was "Foxfire 5", one of nine volumes in the Foxfire series. This authentically styled rifle and Hershel's clear instructions on how to build it were an inspiration to many aspiring gunmakers at the time, and the book has remained a great resource for the muzzleloading community to this day.
With Hershel gone, we thought that offering a class which focused on recreating this simple yet important gun would be a fitting tribute not only to Hershel House but also to all the folks who were inspired by Hershel's part in Foxfire 5. The bare bones nature of the rifle makes it an excellent project for newcomers to gunmaking (beginners are welcome!) - and it also appeals to experienced builders who have an appreciation for Hershel's great and far reaching contributions to the longrifle community.
Instructors lan Pratt, John House, and Gary Ludwig are all great gun builders in their own right, and you'll have all three to guide you on your journey in recreating Hershel's iconic Foxfire gun. The rifle will be stocked by hand from a blank, and many of the necessary small parts will be handmade. To stay true to Hershel's original gun, the class requires a particular set of parts. After registering for class, students will receive a parts list and also a tool list.
The price of the class includes daily lunch, which allows our students to stay onsite for a full day. This class typically sells out very quickly, so if you intend to register, don't delay! There have been a lot of good looking rifles made in this class - we can’t wait to see yours!
If you want a copy of the Foxfire 5 book click here.
Please note, the registration deadline for this class is June 29, 2026.
Cancellation policy: We will not be issuing any refunds since we have instructors locked in, and it would be hard to fill the spot in the class after that.
In the mid 1970's, Hershel House was asked to make a rifle for a book series that focused on Appalachian culture. The book was "Foxfire 5", one of nine volumes in the Foxfire series. This authentically styled rifle and Hershel's clear instructions on how to build it were an inspiration to many aspiring gunmakers at the time, and the book has remained a great resource for the muzzleloading community to this day.
With Hershel gone, we thought that offering a class which focused on recreating this simple yet important gun would be a fitting tribute not only to Hershel House but also to all the folks who were inspired by Hershel's part in Foxfire 5. The bare bones nature of the rifle makes it an excellent project for newcomers to gunmaking (beginners are welcome!) - and it also appeals to experienced builders who have an appreciation for Hershel's great and far reaching contributions to the longrifle community.
Instructors lan Pratt, John House, and Gary Ludwig are all great gun builders in their own right, and you'll have all three to guide you on your journey in recreating Hershel's iconic Foxfire gun. The rifle will be stocked by hand from a blank, and many of the necessary small parts will be handmade. To stay true to Hershel's original gun, the class requires a particular set of parts. After registering for class, students will receive a parts list and also a tool list.
The price of the class includes daily lunch, which allows our students to stay onsite for a full day. This class typically sells out very quickly, so if you intend to register, don't delay! There have been a lot of good looking rifles made in this class - we can’t wait to see yours!
If you want a copy of the Foxfire 5 book click here.
Please note, the registration deadline for this class is June 29, 2026.
Cancellation policy: We will not be issuing any refunds since we have instructors locked in, and it would be hard to fill the spot in the class after that.