A Superb Jud Made Flintlock from his "Michigan Era"

This rifle is being prepped for sale at a prominent auction house. The manager of the sale contacted Jud for details on the making of this rifle. He further stated:

"The craftsmanship of your work is phenomenal. This rifle has the feel of a genuine antique more than any contemporary made rifle I can recall working with."

The photographs show this best. This rifle embodies the Brennan style of creating a masterpiece that shows the evidence of respectful use and wear and speaks to the owner of its history and its provenance.

An American Primitive by Jud

This is a new knife by Jud which recently sold.
It can be called a Rifleman's knife or also a "scalping knife".
12 3/4' overall, The blade is made from an old spring. The handle is curly maple with poured pewter inlay. Antiqued scabbard is a thing of beauty in its own right. Signed and numbered #123.