The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle


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Read about the rifle that was made in America by gunsmiths who migrated to Lancaster Co., Pa., from central Europe in the first half of the 18th century. This intensive study and exacting research by Kauffman has brought to light a tremendous amount of information on America's first great rifle. First printed in 1960, this book has an extensive listing of gunsmiths and the stylized work of the makers. Various rifles are identified with many photos and sketches and documentary data. (374pp. illus. index. Masthof Press, 2005 reprint.)




The Gunsmith of Grenville County


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The most extensive how-to book on building longrifles ever published. Peter Alexander takes you through every step of building your own longrifle, from shop set-up and tools to engraving, carving and finishing.







The Kentucky Rifle


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Rifles of Colonial America


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Flintlock Fowlers


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The Longrifle Makers of the Rowan School


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This book is an in-depth study of the 31 men who made beautiful decorative art Longrifles in Rowan County between 1770 and 1830. The book is 200 pages long and contains detailed color photos of 30 known examples.




The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania


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The intent is not a complete history of American longrifles or a full description of the context in which they were made and used. An overview of their design evolution, history, and distinguishing characteristics is presented as a backdrop to discussion of the gunsmiths of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, key players in the golden age of American riflemaking. The nicely designed volume measures 11.25x9.25", a perfect shape for the necessarily horizontal, abundant illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR