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Grey Haven 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! Go to the "Accoutrements" page to see our latest powder horns. 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! New!... 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. | Bob Worthington, owner and operator of Grey Haven, 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, and the 1838 Rendezvous Association. 
Underhammer pistol, see "Guns" page. | Items for Sale: This column will grow as time goes by and all items are catalogued. 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, right hand. Includes Koa and oak display box. See pics this page top, and on "Guns" page. $7500. 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. Remington Double Derringer, circa 1888, .41 cal. rimfire. Good functional repair made to hinge, mainspring screw replaced, bore in excellent condition. $400.   4. Underhammer pistols, percussion, .50 cal. 12" barrel, .50 cal. 10" barrel, and .45 cal 8" 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. $750. Can build any caliber, any length barrel, same price. 5. Percussion pistol, .50 cal. 9 3/4" barrel, red cedar and maple stock, double set triggers, inlays. Match winner. See photo above, bottom gun in "group" photo. First gun I built. $350.
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. Susie Bicio runs a great company, and builds some fine guns, as well. 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! |
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