Flintlock long rifle books

Kentucky long rifle few guns get the patriotic juices flowing better than the kentucky long rifle, which was used widely by militiamen in the revolutionary war. Antique flintlock rifles for sale collectors firearms. Although long superseded by modern firearms, flintlock weapons enjoy continuing popularity with blackpowder shooting enthusiasts. New england fowler featured in the book flintlock fowlers, by tom grinslade. The true flintlock continued to be in common use for over two centuries, replaced by percussion cap and, later, the cartridgebased systems in the earlytomid 19th century. Flintlock is your typical fast gun, only he packs around an old flintlock rifle his adoptive pa gave him. Click on the name or photo for a description and to order individual components. Buy online, view images and see past prices for unsigned va. With a few tools and a lot of patience, you can turn a collection of parts into an authentic flintlock longrifle that you will be proud to own. K19 jaeger k early penn germanic jaeger k12 isaac haines, early lancaster k31 jacob dubbs, bucks co. Also known generically as southern mountain rifles, these arms typically feature unique. Rifles the book pennsylvania carving books joinery livros sculpting book.

Dixie gun works and pedersoli bring the frontierera kentucky flintlock rifle to modernday shooters. Catherine smith, widow, patriot, rifle barrel maker by robert t lyon, a carbine that sold for half a million dollars. Purchasers of muzzleloading blackpowder replicas must be 21 years or older. Jacob kuntz ranks among the most artistically accomplished and longest living american longrifle makers. I highly recommend this book to any flintlock shooter, beginner or grey beard. K32 golden age late penn k37 lehigh valley k55 andrew verner. These weapons are all prime examples which are not only a joy to own, but as their scarcity increases, must also continue to be excellent investments. This is a new custom 58 caliber flintlock long rifle built by john cook. It is the first in the chambers line of rifle kits to utilize a deluxe siler flintlock giving it the highly sought after speed and precision that shooters prefer. The traditions flintlock kentucky rifle kit offers hunters, shooters and muzzleloader enthusiasts alike a great opportunity to build their own piece of american history. A demonstration of an american flintlock long rifle.

This rifle has the makers name engraved on top the bore on the gun. The rifles had exceptionally long barrels, which increased muzzle velocity and accuracy. Black powder guns lancaster pennsylvania hunting art long rifle military equipment bang bang silver stars rifles. The kentucky rifle would even see use during combat. The finest reproduction of the american rifles used by pennsylvania hunters, this extralong. A musket is a muzzleloaded, smooth bore long gun, fired from the shoulder.

The fullstocked southernstyle rifles all utilize select curly maple. As a firsttime builder, you have a lot of choices to make. We have had many requests to create muzzleloading guns from blanks or to finish out kits and even for flintlock rifles and fowlers in the white. Buy this book even if you never intend to build a rifle. Shooting the flintlock rifle by major r o ackerman 1976 book no. This book contains an abundance of information for those wishing to make their own flintlock or percussion longrifle. However, this is a very attractive fowler 10 gauge bore with twostage o. The kentucky or pennsylvania long rifle was the most accuratelongrange gun for several decades. Pennsylvania long rifle birthplace of the pennsylvania long rifle. Hawkmoonu2 simon kenton frontier festival third weekend in september. This is where i also made my first hawken half stock 50 cal.

Custom flintlock rifles and percussion arms are a specialty. In my opinion, the two best are the art of building the pennsylvania longrifle by. It is very detailed that said i have never build a long rifle. Pennsylvania flintlock rifle by pedersoli boasts an oilfinished walnut stock with a rustbrowncolored barrel. It can also accommodate a large siler percussion for those who find a cap lock more to their liking. Original antique muskets for sale at international military antiques. Our selection of antique flintlock rifles for sale is comprised of highly collectible pieces from the united states, england, and continental europe. Also known generically as southern mountain rifles, these arms typically feature unique forged iron hardware and import english locks. Custom made left handed bucks county style long rifle made by don stith of virginia. 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. This was a completely custom handmade flintlock black powder muzzleloader. Thoughts on the american flintlock pistol longrifle series 9780873870702. Flintlocks a practical guide for their use and appreciation eric a. The pennsylvania long rifle also provided a considerable military advantage for the continental army during the american revolution.

This rifling and length of the barrel create a more accurate weapon up to a range of 300 yards. Jul 30, 2015 a primer for getting back to your 18th century muzzleloader roots. Where great attention is given to the style and architecture of each firearm made to accurately recreate the warmth and beauty of the early original american kentucky long rifle. This detailed, authentic reproduction of the flintlock rifle. Born in 1750, jacob ferree was the nephew of gunsmith, joel ferree. However, it served very well as a military firearm brought by citizen solders during the french and indian wars, the revolutionary war, the war of 1812, numerous other. Recognized as one of his finest rifles, this example is. Many years must have been consumed in the research and study of these guns in order to compile so much technical information. Recreating the american longrifle the muzzleloading gun maker. Model 1817 flintlock common rifle made 1829 1 of,000 contracted by henry deringer here we present an antique u. 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. If you want a good book on the flintlock this is it. Flintlock rifle pennsylvania history black powder guns long rifle colonial america lancaster county house landscape mountain man american revolution. The rifle that would become known as the kentucky rifle was first crafted during 1730 in lancaster, pennsylvania and saw use by hunters and frontiersmen for decades.

Jacob kuntz flintlock longrifle american, philadelphia the met. Hershel demonstrating more aspects of building traditional flintlock rifles. It is all done out by hand and drawings and is a gem. Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint striking ignition mechanism. After youve settled on the style of rifle you want to build, and with your books and tools accounted for, all that remains is to get the gun parts and start building. Our inventory of antique rifles for sale includes long guns like kentucky percussion rifles, english flintlocks and muskets, and german muzzle loaders. The renowned kentucky rifle was a direct descendant of early, expertly crafted german hunting weapons. The blackpowder rifles that come out of hershel houses workshop hidden in the kentucky backwoods arent just exacting, madefromscratch recreations of. Since it was lightweight and extremely accurate, it developed into the most popular american rifle of its day. Great book ive been shooting flinters for 25 years still picked up lots of good information. The flintlock collection investment quality antique firearms. Bookabpl art of building the pennsylvania longrifle, an illustrated instruction manual, by dixon. This is an outstanding example of the harpers ferry hall flintlock rifle, this is a hard to upgrade example that shows nearly all of the original finish. The overall effect is a graceful, well designed rifle.

The first documented appearance of rifling was in germany around 1460. We live in a town that has deep country roots and values, with a passion for the outdoors. Building your own rifle allows you to add authentic touches like patchboxes that most production rifles cant provide. Muzzleloading guns books muzzleloader gunsmithing books. Build your own flintlock longrifle real world survivor.

American longrifles home a site dedicated to the study. Types of vintage muskets for sale include the british brown bess, the french charleville and the u. Dec 12, 2014 dixie gun works and pedersoli bring the frontierera kentucky flintlock rifle to modernday shooters. Nov 11, 2017 in this update ill show you some valuable longrifle building howto books. Left handed long rifle copy contemporary longrifle. Then ill take the excess wood off of the stock blank, turning it into a precarved stock that i can use to start the.

The rifle has spiral grooves cut in a long barrel to start the round ball spinning unlike the smoothbore barrel of a fowler. This cd is a collection of over 200 black and white photographs by more than 80 american gunsmiths from the 18th and 19th century. 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. Barrel is marked h albright in script on the top flat of the barrel. Flintlock fullstock pennsylvania rifle which appears to be signed by master gunsmith henry albright. York county flintlock rifle build update 1 youtube. K42 tenn bean k43 southern mountain fine rifle k44 southern mtn poor boy k45 percussion. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement. As blackpowder replicas, most of our products do not require federal licensing or registration and may be shipped directly to you via federal express or ups. Jacob dickert, lancaster, pennsylvania full stock flintlock long rifle, approximately. Next you should pick up a good book on building longrifles. He is freed from prison by an old buddy to help find a golden bell worth a lot of moolah. This is a preowned thompson center 50 caliber hawken. Even after 50 years of shooting, studying, custom building.

Traditions kentucky rifle kit flintlock default store view. It became one of the most common weapons used in the american colonies. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The finest reproduction of the american rifles used by pennsylvania hunters, this extra long. Rather, it was developed as a personal firearm for protection, sustenance hunting, target shooting, and display. Theres also indians and outlaws all over the place. Thoughts on the american flintlock pistol longrifle. Pete sheeran of the spokane falls muzzleloaders and friends of the spokane house demonstrates an american flintlock long rifle for the exhibit ready, aim. Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele 2007 contains an abundance of. Up for auction is a beautiful tennessee long rifle. Appalachian mountain rifle this rifle is built in the style of the original backwoods gunsmiths of the early 19th century in western north carolina and east tennessee. American longrifles is the more accurate term for the class of uniquely american firearms better known as kentucky or pennsylvania rifles. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Relief cuts parallel to the ramrod extend from the entry pipe to the muzzle end of the wood, giving a long, thin look to a forend that is rather wide for this style rifle.

Stonewall creek outfitters can build you that custom gun. Our mission the contemporary longrifle association is dedicated to promoting the contemporary art, artists, collectors and scholars of the longrifle culture. Great book comprehensive details every flintlock owner should know. If you are a beginner, blackpowder gun kits can be intimidating. As a carpenter i would happily start to build a rifle with book as my guide.

Muzzleloader books black powder hunting shakari connection. The cheek piece is rounded and slightly longer than those of our other rifle kits. The blackpowder rifles that come out of hershel houses workshop hidden in the kentucky backwoods arent just exacting, madefromscratch recreations of true frontier guns. Angstadt schimmel flintlock rifle, black powder guns, long rifle, mountain man, rifles. A treatise, a text book, and a book of practical information. Dont let that keep you from the special experience of making your own gun. Kentucky long rifle made in pennsylvania, and known as pennsylvania rifles.

With a flintlock, first the primer charge ignites followed a split second later by the main charge. While every rifle, pistol and fowler is individually created to reflect the authentic beauty and artistry of the early gun makers, equal importance is placed on. In these pages eric has well covered flintlock muzzleloading guns of all types, from rifles to pistols, smoothbores, and shotguns. Collier al4875 american flintlock fowler barrel marked a.

This rifle is built in the style of the original backwoods gunsmiths of the early 19th century in western north carolina and east tennessee. Flintlocks a practical guide for their use and appreciation. Whether youre a reenactor of living history, gun enthusiast, shooter, hunter, historian, or someone looking for an interesting conversation piece, va flintlocks can offer you a handcrafted, historically accurate flintlock firearm that will fit your needs. Nathan bucky blauch a longrifle craftsman revolver, flintlock rifle.