Pennsylvania muzzleloading rifles, supplied by the possible shop. They brought with them crude hunting rifles that they improved uponprecision spiral grooves inside the barrel, longer barrel, reduced bore diameter, improved sights, and lubricated patches to envelop the bullet, creating the most accurate rifle in the. Pennsylvania flintlock model, rifles pennsylvania 1750. By the late 1600s gunsmiths wereexperimenting with longer barrels than the. While these firearms were relatively effective for their time, they were difficult to reload and their smooth bores resulted in very low accuracy. See more ideas about black powder guns, flintlock rifle and carving. It was used by frontiersmen and also served in the french. A faithful reproduction of the pennsylvania long rifle. The name initials is usually equadistant between the breech and the rear site. The pennsylvania rifle was the product of german gun makers who moved to pennsylvania hundreds of years ago. This is one of the finest sources of information and technical instruction on the market today. This is a comprehensive guide to building a pennsylvania long rifle. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. American longrifles home a site dedicated to the study.
Pennsylvania flintlock rifle by pedersoli boasts an oilfinished walnut stock with a rustbrowncolored barrel. Google them, they sell kits and parts for rifle builders, and an excellent dvd on building a long rifle. This site is dedicated to the study and building of the american longrifle. If placed closer to the breech it suggests the barrel has been shorten at the breech. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, pennsylvania rifle, or american longrifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles for hunting and warfare. A faithful reproduction of the pennsylvania long rifle offered in kit form beginners level. Pennsylvania mountain rifle cabin creek muzzleloading. For decades in american history, it was the best shooting longdistance rifle in america. American longrifles is the more accurate term for the class of uniquely american firearms better known as kentucky or pennsylvania rifles. Pennsylvania muzzleloading rifles, supplied by the. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age by joe kindig jr. Lancaster county rifle circa 1790 based on a signed jacob dickert rifle.
Gobbler knob custom longrifles are patterned after rifles built during the golden age of the pennsylvania longrifle, which is generally considered to be from 1775 to 1825. The most important thing you can do before you waste your time and money is study. Aug 15, 20 the reference is to that wild country beyond the alleghenies where it proved its worth. Excellent indian trade gun by barnett al4856 excellent indian trade gun by barnett. The pennsylvania center for the book pennsylvania rifles.
Dimensions or template of pennsylvania or kentucky. The pennsylvania long rifle and the henry gun factory. Our new addition to the chambers kit line in 2008 is the little fellers rifle. The stock and flint lock mechanism of a pennsylvania long rifle. Pennsylvania rifle simple english wikipedia, the free. This model is provided with adjustable double set trigger. It is typical of the work done by the family of bryan gunsmiths and features the distinctive twopiece lexington patchbox.
The kentucky or pennsylvania long rifle was the most accuratelongrange gun for several decades. Without a doubt one of the best reproduction of the american rifles used by pennsylvania hunters, this extra long rifle, is finished with a rust brown color barrel and the walnut completes the one piece oil finished stock. Hanging in my grandfathers house in lancaster, pennsylvania were two long rifles that had descended through the family. British soldiers of the time were equipped with smooth bore muskets that forced them to get close to a large group of enemy soldiers and volley into the crowd, hoping to hit a target. Checkout shumways online catalog for many more worthy books. A choice longrifle on the american frontier, the pennsylvania rifle has a brass patch box, stock inlay ornamentation, and toe plate. The following books and videos are highly recommended to form the foundation of your longrifle library. Pennsylvania rifles for sale, historical pennsylvania. But by the early 1700s, german and swiss gunsmiths had brought rifle making skills with them to pennsylvania.
A faithful reproduction of the pennsylvania longrifle offered in kit form beginners level. Often referred to as john rupp the younger he is the nephew of the renowned lehigh valley gunmakers, adam herman rupp and johannes rupp. The first documented appearance of rifling was in germany around 1460. Displays feature henry firearms dating from the american fur trade, the war of 1812, the civil war, the american west, and the early twentieth century. Here is an octagonal barreled rifled kentucky style rifle, which more correctly is known as a pennsylvania rifle. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which is very well written and readable.
The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle dave ehrig, chuck dixon, and. These men were mostly trained in the germanic style of gun making. A faithful reproduction of the pennsylvania longrifle. This association recognizes the scope of collecting as traditional muzzleloading longrifles, pistols, fowlers, their accoutrements and related objects handmade after the midtwentieth century. According to historian henry kauffman, prior to the introduction of the pennsylvania long rifle, most firearms found in north america were smoothbored muskets with short barrels. Replica pennsylvania long rifle, flintlock, curly maple stock, patch box, made by the log cabin shop on special order. While the focus of this site is the american long rifle in all its incarnations, it is also a home for all those crafts persons preserving a bit of the past by building traditional muzzle loading sporting. Much of the discussion elaborates on traditional shop practices and the reasoning behind the incremental steps needed to produce a product as complex as a. Muzzleloaders, muzzleloading kits, muzzleloading shoting. If you are looking for a lightweight hunting rifle, the york is an excellent choice in 50 caliber. For decades in american history, it was the best shooting long distance rifle in america.
Their long barrels, fulllength maple stocks and the fact that they werent to be handled kindled a lifelong fascination with long. But its really the pennsylvania rifle, often called the pennsylvania long rifle, for pennsylvania is where it originated and, with very few exceptions, thats where it was made. This is one of the finest sources of information and technical instruction on the market. This book is available directly from george shumway publisher. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, which is widely believed to be a largely unique development of american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. Tracks jim bridger and kit carson parts sets 2 ohio rifle kits. Dimensions or template of pennsylvania or kentucky rifle. With a doubleset trigger, adjustable primitivestyle rear sight, and custom detailing throughout this model is excellent for reenactments, hunting, shooting, or hanging on your wall.
Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical society. Mar 05, 2015 jim chambers is one of the best places to look. From the first settling of the land west of the alleghenies, local gunsmiths produced the rifles that enabled the frontier family to survive in the. Art of building the pennsylvania longrifle, an illustrated instruction. Pennsylvania center for the book, penn state university. My interest in long rifles began at a very early age. Lehigh valley john rupp ii this rifle is patterned after the work of john rupp ii 17861848 who worked in weisenburg township, lehigh county, pennsylvania from 1812 to 1848. British soldiers of the time were equipped with smooth bore muskets that forced them to get close to a large group of enemy soldiers and volley into the crowd, hoping to. If you want to use a paper form to order cds, download, fillout and mail this form. Around 1725 1750 in lancaster, pennsylvania immigrant craftsmen from germany designed a light, slender, accurate and graceful longrifle. Pennsylvania flintlock model, rifles pennsylvania 17501850. The lexington rifle this rifle is a copy of an original by william turner bryan circa 1815. Building pennsylvania longrifles for more than twenty years. Pennsylvania rifle simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle chuck dixon, and dave miller dave ehrig on. Weve reduced the length a bit to make this rifle more man euverable. The american longrifle, also known as the kentucky rifle, was the finest rifle in the world for over a century. Pennsylvania longrifle museum jacobsburg historical society. Someone who is building their first rifle from a blank, may find my approach to layout informative. The pennsylvania long rifle also provided a considerable military advantage for the continental army during the american revolution. This just came out of the attic after a hundred years of storage, together with a couple of hundred other guns. Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical. The stock and flint lock mechanism of a pennsylvania long rifle the earliest colonists primarily used smoothbore muskets and fowling pieces to hunt, fight, and defend their homes.
The kentucky rifle foundation education committee has taken the original negatives from several books published by the kra in the 60s and 70s and created this valuable tool. See more ideas about long rifle, flintlock rifle and black powder guns. As the title suggests, this little book is a collection of thirty guns that represent the best of the longrifle art. Gobbler knob long rifles custom pennsylvania long rifles. A brief introduction to long rifles as works of art. The pennsylvania long rifle pennsylvania center for the book. Pennsylvania state law refers to a handgun as a firearm, while long gun is used to describe a shotgun, or rifle of a certain length or longer. As this beautifully illustrated book shows, the gunmakers of western pennsylvania were second to none in their skill and artistry. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. Pennsylvania rifles for sale, historical pennsylvania rifles. This book is out of print, try a search on alibris or. Front sight is 38 dovetail steel base with silver blade, rear. We do offer the book the fine art of building a pennsylvania long rifle.
Pennsylvania rifle weve reduced the length a bit to make this rifle more man euverable. Fashioned after a pennsylvania style berks county rifle, it also incorporates just a little bit of a york country flare. Pennsylvania mountain rifle in the 18th and early 19th centuries there existed a group of gunsmiths working in the blue mountain region of eastern pennsylvania. The earliest colonists primarily used smoothbore muskets and fowling pieces to hunt, fight, and defend their homes. In 45, and especially in 40 caliber, the york is extremely accurate. Even if youre building from scratch, youll see the proper use of tools and methods. By the late 1600s gunsmiths wereexperimenting with longer barrels than the forerunner yaeger.
The pennsylvania rifle, from about 1815 on, almost universally known as the kentucky rifle, is a special american gun. A number of different pennsylvania riflemaking schools are featured, including lehigh valley. But by the early 1700s, german and swiss gunsmiths had brought riflemaking skills with them to pennsylvania. The cla was organized as an association of contemporary muzzleloading collectors and artists. I asked rick to replicate a george schreyr design pennsylvania longrifle with some modifications in the.
Without a doubt one of the best reproduction of the american rifles used by pennsylvania hunters, this extra long rifle, is finished with a rust brown colour barrel and the walnut completes the one piece oil finished stock. The slender getz barrel makes this rifle look wonderful with its long slim lines. Rifle barrel dvd, building a kentucky rifle companion book, pennsylvania. This book serves as an introduction to the flintlock and percussion rifles that were built between 1750 and 1850 in pennsylvania.
Rather than being primarily a picture book, the pennsylvaniakentucky rifle is a study of the history and characteristics of the pennsylvania rifle and of the trade and individual gunsmiths that created them. The gunsmith of grenville county, building the american longrifle illustrated. The pennsylvania flintlock longrifle is celebrated as one of the finest. The pennsylvania long rifle sometimes incorrectly called the kentucky rifle was one of the most significant firearms in american history. The makers name or initials,either engraved or stamped, in the top flat of the barrel in the style of the period and usualy showing expected wear. Frontiersmen such as davy crocket carried york rifles. Features american walnut onepiece fullstock, with satin oil finish, 56 long with 3 34 drop and 12 trigger pull.
The pennsylvania longrifle museum features more than 100 historic arms on either permanent display or in rotating, topical exhibits. The first pennsylvania rifles were made by craftsmen that had come to lancaster from germany. What made the rifle a superior firearm was a series of. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, or pennsylvania rifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles for hunting and warfare. The pennsylvania rifle, kentucky rifle, and tennessee or hog rifle were all variants of the long rifle. For each rifle two views of the buttstock, cheekpiece side and patchbox, are presented, along with a discussion of the builder and relevant features of the gun. The finest reproduction of the american rifles used by pennsylvania hunters, this extralong. If you are old school and prefer reading a book first, before leaping into.
The pennsylvania rifle, from about 1815 on, almost universally known as the kentucky rifle. Octagon barrel is browned, 45 caliber, 41 12 long with 16 flats, buttoned rifled. There are chapters on building all of the parts, as well as a good amount of work on general fit, finish and appearance. The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle colonial rifles ebay. The rifle was built as a donation to the contemporary longrifle foundations 20 live auction in lexington, kentucky. The dvd shows the process of building one of their kits from beginning to end. Then, in the early 1700s, martin mylin, a german immigrant to lancaster county, produced the first of what would come to be called pennsylvania long rifles. These welldecorated pieces represent most of pennsylvanias important schools of gun making, from the lehigh valley in the east to pittsburgh and beaver co. Recreations of classic originals liberty longrifles llc. Instead of building an exact copy, i prefer to be influenced by the myriad of artisans from this period and in the process, create a rifle that reflects the best this. Minimum age for purchasing a long gun is 18, and the age restriction for purchasing a handgun is 21. Originally created by master gunsmith david dodds of selingsgrove, pa, this smaller rifle is perfect for smaller folks. Pennsylvania longrifle gunsmithing schools if any state has just claim to the rifle its pennsylvania in the stretch of land from easton to york just south of the blue mountain right here in our own backyard.
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