Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 1999. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Build tracks early tennessee longrifle kit, flintlock. In the past, i only built rifles from individual components, but, for the rifle i just completed, i used a bucks county rifle kit from track of the wolf. Build your own flintlock longrifle real world survivor. Build tracks early tennessee longrifle, easy to assemble rifle kit, 36 or 42 octagon barrel, traditional iron trim, plain or fancy maple stock this attractive south mountain flint longrifle is trimmed in iron, and stocked in curly maple. 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. Pw raingirlz exclusive squirt compilation volume 1. I have been building flintlock rifles and doing repair work ever since. The long rifle was a prime factor in several revolutionary erabattles, especially in the west.
American longrifles home a site dedicated to the study. Longrifles page 6 contemporary longrifle association. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age longrifle series 5. We live in a town that has deep country roots and values, with a passion for the outdoors.
This magnificent kentucky long rifle was made some time in the 1970s or 80s by gusler, one of the most famous contemporary long rifle makers of all time. Custom traditional flintlock muzzeloader longrifles youtube. Our mission the contemporary longrifle association is dedicated to promoting the contemporary art, artists, collectors and scholars of the longrifle culture. It is furnished with a brass butt plate, trigger guard, large patch box, side plate thimbles, and nose cap. The fullstocked southernstyle rifles all utilize select curly maple. Custom flintlock rifles and percussion arms are a specialty.
This site is dedicated to the study and building of the american longrifle. It all began in lancaster county and, according to scholars, it should rightfully be called the pennsylvania rifle or the american long rifle. Flintlock rifle pennsylvania history black powder guns long rifle colonial america lancaster county house landscape mountain man american revolution. The complete beginners guide to precision rifle shooting. Staining and finishing the longrifle once you have finished building your long rifle, it is time to apply the stain and the finish. Get the best deals on rifle books when you shop the largest online selection at. The most important thing you can do before you waste your time and money is study. A crescentshaped buttplate, patchboxand cheekpiece were also common and are helpful in identifying a kypalong rifle. Even with that shorter barrel, the urban sniper isnt a lightweight at 8. In thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age annotated 3rd edition, author joe kindig, jr. Flintlock longrifles are the oldest type of muzzleloader which is still used in hunting. However, while european military tactics remained based on looselyaimed mass volleys, most of their flintlocks were still smoothbore as the spiral grooves of rifling made rifles take more time to.
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. Muzzleloading guns books muzzleloader gunsmithing books. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. With a flintlock, first the primer charge ignites followed a split second later by the main charge. For decades, this was the the best book available on the production of historically accurate longrifles. Jacob kuntz ranks among the most artistically accomplished and longest living american longrifle makers. 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. His work has been featured in numerous magazine articles and the foxfire v book. We offer barrels for our kits from three of the best barrel makers in the industry.
Our inventory of antique rifles for sale includes long guns like kentucky percussion rifles, english flintlocks and muskets, and german muzzle loaders. The kentucky rifle is one of the most popular american long guns. The renowned kentucky rifle was a direct descendant of early, expertly crafted german hunting weapons. Kiblers machined roundfaced english flintlocks youtube. This is where i also made my first hawken half stock 50 cal. The following books and videos are highly recommended to form the foundation of your longrifle library.
The powerful, goldenglobewinning and oscarworthy film is brilliantly acted beautifully photographed, but it misses the whole point of legendary mountain man hugh glass. This wellknown book was the first attempt to tell the story of the american longrifle. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Jacob kuntz flintlock longrifle american, philadelphia the met. 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.
For builders of contemporary flintlock long rifles. 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. Names like kentucky rifle and pennsylvania longrifle are synonymous with colonial minute men, and the appalachian longhunters. Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical. Davis company is a retailer in historical reproductions and has been one of the leaders in manufacturing muzzleloading firearm components, including locks, triggers, mounts, and accessories for over 30 years.
This book serves as an introduction to the flintlock and percussion rifles. I will be more than happy to discuss your rifle building needs and. The book is heavily illustrated, with 126 plates, many of which show 4 or 5 different rifles. Buy gun digest shooters guide to rifle marksmanship by peter lessler isbn. This detailed, authentic reproduction of the flintlock rifle. Gobbler knob long rifles custom pennsylvania long rifles. 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. 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. A lot of builders say that the steel wool will leave. 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. The jezail was a military long flintlock rifle, developed and popular throughout afghanistan, india, central asia and parts of the middle east.
We do offer the book the fine art of building a pennsylvania long rifle. 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. It became one of the most common weapons used in the american colonies. This book may be ordered directly from scurlock publishing co. It was published initially in 1924, and has gone through six editions, inspiring many readers to learn more about the subject. The truth about the revenant, hugh glass and his rifle. If you are a beginner, blackpowder gun kits can be intimidating. Behold the longrifle again book james whisker kentucky pennsylvania. Click on the name or photo for a description and to order individual components. The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle chuck dixon, and dave miller dave ehrig on. 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. Recognized as one of his finest rifles, this example is.
Dixie gun works and pedersoli bring the frontierera kentucky flintlock rifle to modernday shooters. Rifles carrying a full stock, from the heel to the muzzle, were very common during the eighteenth century. The onepiece stock is oilfinished walnut, and the lock plate is casehardened. Purchasers of muzzleloading blackpowder replicas must be 21 years or older. Here is a video showcasing two flintlock muzzleloaders. Pennsylvania long rifle birthplace of the pennsylvania long rifle. Imported to the united states exclusively by the italian firearms group, the urban sniper sports a relatively short for a longrange precision platform 20inch bull barrel. Stocks and components, pecatonica river long rifle supply. Going custom justifying the cost there is a very special feeling associated with going afield carrying a traditionally styled custom muzzleloader that was built just for you like the custom pennsylvania styled flintlock rifle built by contemporary custom riflemaker jim kruse that was used to take the moose in the above photo. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Antique flintlock rifles for sale collectors firearms. American longrifles is the more accurate term for the class of uniquely american firearms better known as kentucky or pennsylvania rifles. Fine example of long rifle made by wallace gusler famed williamsburg gunsmith this beautiful flintlock long rifle was custom designed and constructed by the highly regarded virginia gunsmith, wallace gusler. Staining and finishing the longrifle david price flintlocks. Please let me know if there is a certain style of rifle you would like built, or if you have any questions. Stonewall creek outfitters can build you that custom gun. After sanding the surface with 240 or 300 sandpaper i rub the surface thoroughly with 0000 steel wool, all but the carving. Since it was lightweight and extremely accurate, it developed into the most popular american rifle of its day. This book is highly recommended to the new rifle builder.
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 brief introduction to long rifles as works of art. This rifle is modeled after a 17701780 rifle made in lancaster county, pennsylvania. Loading and shooting a kentucky long rifle, flintlock. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement. Dont let that keep you from the special experience of making your own gun. Dillins history and illumination of the classic american longarm is the definitive work on the subject and serves as the primary reference for later works, such as those by kindig, shumway.
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