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Master Advancements Profiles
Master Horner Profile
Henry Bowman
August 8, 2024
His work has received awards such as Judges Choice and Most Historic at the Gunmakers Fair at Kempton, and several First Place ribbons at the HCH Horn Fair. However, his most precious awards come in the form of replicating family heirlooms, creating new family heirlooms, and making things that people will treasure. Henry’s work has brought tears to the eyes of at least two tough guys.
The future of his horn journey includes: continued investigation of historical horn technology and characteristics, continued teaching of traditional/orthodox horn work, the onerous study of Ohio-made powder horns, and increasing the quality and artistry of his work.
Master Collector / Historian Profile
Dr. James Pease
June 9, 2025
Jim joined The Honourable Company of Honrers soon after meeting Roland. Jim has missed only one meeting since becoming a member. Jim has been active with his time and energy in Guild activities as well. He invariably has a table at every horn fair and is available to share his knowledge with the public. He serves on the education committee and even arranged for the Guild meeting in Franklin when John Proud was Guildmaster. Jim has authored articles for The Horn Book as well.
“I am greatly honored and humbled by being one of the few recipients of the Master Collector/ Historian status.” – Jim Pease
Name | Now Master Horner | Qualification Date | Qualification Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Albrecht, Bob | No | July 29, 2005 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | HB-Aug 2005-pg 1 (Submitted 5 Items) |
Baxter, Joe-D | No | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2020-pg12 |
Becker, Joe | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 5 |
Boling, Daniel | No | March 4, 2017 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2017-pg 8 |
Borneman, Eric | No | March 5, 2022 | Altoona, PA | tbd |
Bottiger, Jeff | No | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | HB-May 2009-pg 23 |
Bowman, Henry | Yes | March 5, 2022 | Altoona, PA | TBD |
Brownewell, Chuck | No | March 7, 2015 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2015-pg TBD |
Burke, Mike | No | March 3, 2012 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2012-pg 8 |
Byers, Clinton | Yes | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2014-pg 11 |
Cadle, Roland | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Carter, William | No | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | HB-July 2007-pg 1 |
Davis, Brett | No | March 2024 | Altoona, PA | TBD |
Davis, Mike | No | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | HB-May 2009-pg 23 |
DeCamp, Art | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
DeWald, John | Yes | March 2, 2013 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2013-pg 14 |
Dumke, Carl | Yes | July 30, 2011 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | Not in HB-Validated by Carter with Dumke |
Ehlert, Ron (*d) | Posthumously Awarded | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Elsenbeck, Gary | No | March 5, 2016 | Carlisle, PA | HB Summer 2016-pg 9 |
Fererro, Don | No | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2014-pg 11 |
Frankfort, Willy | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Freund, Dean | No | March 4, 2017 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2017-pg 8 |
Gier, Jeff | No | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2020-pg12 |
Helsel, Chris | No | March 2024 | Altoona, PA | TBD |
Hoover, Bruce | No | March 5, 2022 | Altoona, PA | TBD |
Hujsa, Richard (*d) | No | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Summer 2012-pg 8 |
Hutton, Pete | No | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2005-pg 1 |
Karkalla, Mike | No | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | HB-May 2009-pg 23 |
Kiselica, John | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Larkin, Lee | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Leach, Jim | No | July 30, 2011 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | Not in HB-Validated by Carter with Leach |
Long, Ed | Yes | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | HB-May 2009-pg 23 |
Mabry, Walter | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Miller, Dave | No | July 24, 2010 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | Not in HB-Validated by Carter with Miller |
Moore, Richard | No | March 2, 2013 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2013-pg 14 |
Morrison, Scott | No | March 5, 2016 | Carlisle, PA | HB Summer 2016-pg 9 |
Mumma, Spark | No | March 12, 2011 | Altoona, PA | HB-Summer 2011-pg 19 |
Pease, Jim | No | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 5 |
Pewtress, Randy | No | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | HB-July 2007-pg 1 |
Proud, John | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 3 |
Rauch, Randy | No | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2020-pg12 |
Reddick, Rex | Yes | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2014-pg 11 |
Sanner, Tim | Yes | July 29, 2006 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | Not in HB-Validated by Carter with Sanner |
Scott, Joseph | No | March 4, 2006 | Pittsburg, PA | HB-May 2006-pg 5 |
Sheets, Rick | No | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2014-pg 11 |
Sutt, Glenn (*d) | No | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2014-pg 11 |
Tanner, Calvin | No | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 5 |
Toone, Dick | No | March 7, 2015 | Carlisle, PA | HB-Summer 2015-pg TBD |
Tschanz, Erv (*d) | Yes | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 5 |
Walker, Charles | No | March 7, 2007 | Dixon’s, Kempton, PA | Not in HB-Validated by Carter with Walker |
Willis, Frank | No | n/a | n/a | Grandfathered: Announced in HB-Aug 2004-pg 5 |
Master Horner Advancement List | ||||
Name | Qualification Date | Qualification Location | Notes | |
Becker, Joe Profile | March 9, 2008 | Williamsburg, VA | Horn Engraving Techniques | |
March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | 3 Items Qualification | ||
Bowman, Henry Profile | March 2024 | Altoona, PA | Historic Methods of Threading | |
Byers, Clinton Profile | March 7, 2020 | Carlisle, PA | The Scottish Pocket Mull: A study in its origins, evolution, and manufacture. | |
Cadle, Roland Profile | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | Pennsylvania Powder Horn Characteristics | |
DeCamp, Art Profile | March 3, 2007 | Deerfield, MA | The Uniquely Styled Pennsylvania Berks County Screwtip Powder Horn | |
DeWald, John Profile | March 5, 2016 | Carlisle, PA | Scrimshaw & Engraving, History, Transition, Art Form: A Perspective | |
Dumke, Carl Profile | March 8, 2014 | Carlisle, PA | The Hornebook – A Study of History, Form and Function | |
Ehlert, Ron (*d) posthumously awarded | March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | Making Powder Horns with Ron Ehlert (DVD) substituted for presentation | |
Frankfort, Willy Profile | March 6, 2006 | Harper’s Ferry, VA | Manipulation of Liquid Horn | |
Kiselica, John Profile | March 9, 2008 | Williamsburg, VA | 3 Items Qualification | |
March 7, 2009 | Norris, TN | Techniques for Incorporating Precious Metals into Powder Horns and Flasks | ||
Larkin, Lee Profile | March 6, 2006 | Harper’s Ferry, VA | A Case for Mistaken Attribution | |
Long, Ed Profile | March 3, 2018 | Carlisle, PA | How to Make a Flat Horn |
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(*d) deceased
Grandfathered: To get the Guild system established, a provision was made in Standing Rule No. 1, Section E, to accommodate the start-up: “Members of the HCH who have won a blue ribbon at Dixon’s Gun Makers Fair in its horn competition or the HCH’s annual horn competition prior to 2005 may advance to the rank of Journeyman. Application, along with proof, must be made by letter to the Awards Committee.” Everyone had to meet the criteria for advancement to Master, no exceptions were made. See HB issue May 1, 2004 for article “HCH Guild Structure Passed.”
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