Tom Ames (KRA Board of Director member) spoke about his involvement in the contemporary longrifle builders’ movement and about … 1827 1863 GEORGE PIPER 1823 FRANCIS GIBSON My interest in long rifles began at a very early age. CARLISE PA. GEORGE SCHREYER For more information on this subject we recommend the following books : JOHN MEALS It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in American rifles that was uncommon in European rifles of the same period. UNKNOWN 1814 Founded by two entrepreneurs, Scott Keller and Scott Kelly were tutored by Bob Paris, the famous rifle barrel maker who was first to perfect the technique for production of correct swamped barrels. 1803 UNKNOWN SAMUEL GOLBRECHT SAMUEL CRISWELL UNKNOWN UNKNOWN WARREN TOWNSHIP PA. 1831 1846 The only documented rifle in American history with a Crockett rifle making family connection to the legendary frontiersman, David Crockett. CASHTOWN PA JOHN SCHWEITZER CARLISE PA. 1750 Preserving the Heritage of the Kentucky Rifle ℠ Web Design and Maintenance by JW Web Solutions, Just below you will find an alphabetical listing of riflemakers in the KRF database. 1805 1808 NATHANIEL BOVY Click on the area of interest and a new list will be displayed, Web Design and Maintenance by JW Web Solutions. 1787 1847 This nice rifle has ...Click for more info. LETTERKENNY TOWNSHIP PA Although that link is tenuous since the rifle was made between 1820 and 1830 and Boone died in 1820. 1826 1820 1828 1781 1800 Comment(s) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) T he Kentucky rifle has been an … MARTIN FRY HENRY CARLISE 1783 ANGSTADT, Gideon Unidentified. CUMBERLAND VALLEY PA GERMAN TOWNSHIP PA 1847 MARTIAL SINGLE SHOT PISTOLS BY Daniel D Hartzler & James B Whisler. 1819 Additionally, there’s a sister rifle by the same maker, which is an actual rifled barrel. UNKNOWN GEORGE SIEBER* JACOB NAVE LETTERKENNNY TOWNSHIP PA 1816 UNKNOWN 1830 Flintlock Rifle Maker Jim Kibler has been creating flintlock longrifles since 1990. FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PA 1809 UNKNOWN. JACOB SELL SHIPPENSBURG PA CHAMBERSBURG PA. J. Roop Rifle. SAMUEL SHILLITO UNKNOWN CALEB WORLEY THOMAS BULTER This is a ridden and worn Kentucky Rifle by J. P. Beck. 1830 JACOB FONDERSMITH 1793 1832 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 1815 1847 Compare. 1833 HENRY TOPPER GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP PA. 1820 The "Bess" was loaded down the muzzle so the musket ball had a loose fit on the … 1784 1815 UNKNOWN CARLISE PA. MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP PA. 1790 1829 JOSEPH CLIPPINGER DAVID COOLEY 1776 REUBEN FOX Alphabetical List of Riflemakers. 1811, 1802 1813 1813 I have owned and studied hundreds of rifles, and have the experience necessary to assist you in collecting. K. L. Shelton was taught to build Kentucky rifles in early 1970 by Taylor Ellington a noted gun smith in Eastern Kentucky. 1737 OUR MISSION The Contemporary Longrifle Association is dedicated to promoting the contemporary art, artists, collectors and scholars of the Longrifle Culture. Also known as the “Grouseland Rifle” this piece was authorized by the Grouseland Foundation, Vincennes, Indiana in celebration of the State’s Bicentennial (1816-2016) Offering handcrafted heirloom quality Kentucky longrifles, fowlers and pistols. 1853 1875 Flintlock Ignition 19 items; Percussion Ignition 24 items; Stock . Makers name and know location where they manufactured Rifles and years they operated as a gunsmith or manufactured rifles. their life time . CHARLESTOWN WV. 1793 1783 1826 1807 1796 ANDREW KOPP HENRY ALBRIGHT U.S. UNKNOWN We are allowed to ship direct to door for any deliverable address worldwide. 1838 1801 1846 CHAMBERSBURG PA. JOHN SETTEL 1825 ALEXANDER TAYLOR 1873 Just below you will find an alphabetical listing of riflemakers in the KRF database. HENRY KOCH 1821 1793 1779 Likely the weapon Boone carried when he established Boonesborough in 1775 was similar to a … MONGOMERY TOWNSHIP PA. GERMANY TOWNSHIP PA 1861 UNKNOWN LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP PA The Pennsylvania rifle, Kentucky rifle, and Tennessee or hog rifle were all variants of the long rifle. 1844 ANTRIM TOWNSHIP PA 1807 Rifle signed PETERS TOWNSHIP PA. 1846 1797 1831 FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP PA. ANTRIM TOWNSHIP PA. DAVID DICKEY FRANKLIN COUNTY PA CHAMBERSBURG PA. 1827 1813 UNKNOWN 1809 1817 UNKNOWN 1820 1822 1780 Contractor for "rifle guns" in 1792. Riflemakers are listed by their state and school. UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 1831 CHAMBERSBURG PA All other claims are weak at best! 1796 FREDRICK BYERS HANOVER TOWN PA 1815 1810 That is why we may hear a Pennsylvania longrifle referred to as a “Kentucky rifle.” Recommendations for your library. 1828 CARLISE PA Ultimately, a large percentage of our victory can be credited to the ability of these frontiersmen to use their rifles to the best advantage. 1852 It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, sometimes more than four feet in length, which is felt to be in large part a unique development of American rifles. LEONARD SIFFORD 1802 1825 JOHN CLARK Details. 175th Commemorative Long Rifle. 1862 UNKNOWN 1799 1798 UNKNOWN 1807 1821 1800 1759 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN google. GUNSMITHS OF MARYLAND BY Daniel D Hartzler & James B Whisler. 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. The early Pennsylvania & Maryland schools of gunsmithing are covered, along with biographical data on the makers. 1882 1730 I am a gunmaker of flintlock rifles and pistols. This is about what you might expect for the very first style of American made long rifles during the French and Indian War period, circa 1750s to 1760s. 1842 1811 JOSEPH KLINE 1803 WASHINGTON COUNTY PA. JEREMIAH S SENSENY CARLISE PA. HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP 1812 1794 1873 WASHINGTON COUNTY PA. By the late 1600's gunsmiths wereexperimenting with longer barrels than the forerunner Yaeger. 1818 All mounts and hardware are hand-forged in steel. $999.00 . 1864 1840 1810 Although one specimen in a Kentucky museum marked “DB” has long been associated with Boone. LEITERSBURG MD 1796 1858, MARYLAND UNKNOWN Marvin Kemper and his 2016 reproduction of the Indiana State Rifle. 1812 1860 JOHN NOLL RICHARD LAWRENCE 1824 UNKNOWN His big early guns with high comb are among the most attractive of all rifles made in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of these fine artifacts. ~Tim Hodges~ However, the long rifle did have its drawbacks. 1883 Features a brass triggerguard and buttplate. 1837 Share. The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. Contact Us; Riflemaker List; Suggested Reading; Projects. Every geographical region had traits or characteristics specific to that region that the manufacturer would incorporate into the firearm. UNKNOWN 1808 1816 1821 Daniel Border, Bedford County rifle signed D. B. in script on handmade rat tail percussion lock with typical high spur hammer and Q finial patchbox. 1864 1804 ADAM ERNST E. ELDEN Free shipping. Home; About Us; Guns for Sale; Photo Gallery; Links; Contact Us; Welcome to VA Flintlocks.com Handcrafted Guns, Longrifles and Fowlers of the Best Quality by Ed Wenger . SAMUEL MILLER SHILLITO UNKNOWN Pennsylvania rifle maker. 1834 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CARLISE 1884 1804 1831 1850 1791 FRANKLIN COUNTY PA CARLISE PA. 1811 UNKNOWN Inlaid and engraved flintlock Kentucky rifle of fine workmanship. Frederick LEATHERMAN of DAYTON OHIO Heavy Barreled LONG RIFLE Antique .63 19+ LB. FRANKLIN COUNTY PA : MAKERS NAME. 1862 UNKNOWN The KRA Board of Directors were warm to the concept of recognizing the contemporary makers (many of whom were KRA members), however decided that allowing contemporary items as a small ratio to antique Kentucky rifles to be displayed on a table was sufficient. JOHN KELLER 1830. 1836 1790 1850 While the Kentucky Long Rifle wasn’t perfect, it was clearly the best firearm on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War. The Little Feller's rifle has a 34" long custom made premium swamped barrel produced exclusively by Rice Rifle Barrel Co. in 40, 45, and 50 calibers, helping to make it a light weight and quick handling rifle. YEAR. UNKNOWN CHAMBERSBURG PA SHIPPENSBURG PA. GREENCASTLE PA GI#: 101579369. MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PA 1839, UNKNOWN JACOB KEFFER TYRONE TOWNSHIP PA Kentucky & Plains Rifles. 1794 1864 1817 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PA J. P. Beck has long been recognized as one of the premier Kentucky Rifle makers of the "Golden Age", and many consider him the father of the really great masters. 1831 JOSIAH TOPPER *, DOVER TOWNSHIP 1817 He is known for combining a great deal of care and precision with a refined sense of design and style to create highly collectible flintlock firearms. CUMBERLAND VALLEY PA CHAMBERSBURG PA. 1812 YOUNGSTOWN OHIO, UNKNOWN 1800 TYRONE TOWNSHIP PA. Jacob Albright Rifle. WASHINGTON COUNTY PA. When Marvin was asked to design a special Kentucky Long Ri fle for Ferdinand’s 175 birthday, he decided to mimic the style of Peter Berry, a Berks County, PA gunsmith in the 1790s. Crockett Long Rifle ® LT Andrew Crockett/Forge Seat Brentwood, Tennessee (1808 to 1826) Crockett long rifle ®. 1814 1867 GEORGE DUNKLE UNKNOWN 1795 PETER GUNTER UNKNOWN Hanging in my grandfather’s house in Lancaster, Pennsylvania were two long rifles that had descended through the family. 1786 Here you will see some of my work and a little of what goes into building a longrifle. GERMAN TOWNSHIP WASHINGTON -FREDRICK- ALLEGANY COUNTY's, UNKNOWN 1884 ANTRIM TOWNSHIP PA JOHN H JOHNSON WILLIAM MEWHIRTER CARLISE PA Unsigned flintlock Kentucky Rifle with characteristics of rifles made by Jacob Albright. FAYETTE COUNTY PA UNKNOWN PLAINFIELD PA, 1823 1828 TYRONE TOWNSHIP PA UNKNOWN KENTUCKY RIFLE BY PETER BERRY It is a pleasure to offer this wonderful Kentucky Rifle made by Peter Berry (of first Dauphin and now Lebanon County, Pennsylvania) and so signed on top of its barrel. JACOB RESOR LOCATION. UNKOWN The Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age - Fordney. JOHN MCLEAN Barrel lengths were often quite long as the pictured rifles include barrel lengths of 46″ and 48″. Click Here. 1794 M. FLAUTT FREDRICK BYERS JR JACOB SCHWITZER 1804 1822 If you want to use a paper form to order Kindig's book or CD's, download, fill-out and mail this form. 1846 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 era has to offer. 1828 Riflemakers are listed by their state and school. SHIPPENSBURG 1834, 1815 Rifle Manufactured circa the Mid-1800s $ 4,675.00. 1799 The Kentucky Long Rifle was more accurate than all muskets made up to that time and soon became legendary as being lethal over 200 yards. CHRISTIAN BLALSEY Share on: facebook. CHRISTIAN BECK The long rifle or longrifle was a type of rifle used in early America by both the military and civilians. 1802 1770 UNKNOWN GUNSMITHS OF PEN-MAR-VA. By William S Bowers. in Ohio or other states . METAL TOWNSHIP PA 1810 JOHN NITCHMAN Antique Kentucky rifles are my primary interest. Seller: jamrop . LURGAN TOWNSHIP PA. 1817 View as grid list. All reproduction rights reserved. JOHN MEWHIRTER 1866 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. Circa 1725 … JOHN WATERS 1821 1764 ANDREAS ALBRECHT ROBERT KNOX CARLISE PA. FREDRICK SELL JOHN ZOLLINGER. 1836 ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER 1794 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN WILLIAM CURRY CUMBERLAND VALLEY PA UNKNOWN PARDISE TOWNSHIP PA Copyright© 2004 Gun-Data.com. CHAMBERSBURG PA. Details. 1807 UNKNOWN I like the southern style rifles, the Tennessee style and Pennsylvania style rifles as well. 1800 1835 ANGSTADT, Peter Pennsylvania, flintlock period. JONESTOWN PA SHIPPENSBURG PA UNKNOWN JOHN SHRIVER WEST PENNSBOURGH PA SHIPPENSBURG PA UKNOWN UNKNOWN UNKNOWN rifle maker probably related to the Angstadts and Ansteds. 10 inch barrel of about 31 Caliber and measuring 25 inches overall. Their long barrels, full-length maple stocks and the fact that they weren’t to be handled kindled a lifelong fascination with long rifles and their history. 1850 UNKNOWN YEAR. 1800 He specializes in the "Lancaster School" recognized by historians as the birth place of the American rifle. 1795 1840 The most popular musket of the day was the aforementioned Brown Bess that fired large spherical balls of lead and was essentially a smoothbore caliber shotgun. 1854 1820 1794 1796 1826 UNKNOWN ISAIAH KEEFER Rifle has excellent eye appeal with nice inlay work and incised “C” scroll carving. Taylor was in his late seventies and wished to pass his knowledge to a new generation. SHIPPENSBURG PA BETHLEHEM PA. Daniel Border Rifle. It’s very close to identical, as far as the woodworking goes. twitter. 1813 ANGSTATT, Joseph Penna. 1836 Kentucky Rifle 5 items; Mountain Rifle 2 items; Springfield 3 items; Zouave 1 item; Caliber.32 Caliber 1 item.45 Caliber 3 items.50 Caliber 25 items.54 Caliber 8 items.58 Caliber 3 items.69 Caliber 2 items.75 Caliber 1 item; Price. CARLISE PA. MOUNT JOY TOWNSHIP PA MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP 1823 CHAMBERSBURG PA 1860 SAMUEL GALBREATH 1850 1880 ANDREAS ALBRECHT HENRY ALBRIGHT CHRISTIAN BLALSEY CHRISTIAN BECK JOHN BELL FREDRICK BYERS FREDRICK BYERS JR THOMAS BULTER NATHANIEL BOVY … UNKNOWN Custom Flint Lock Long Rifles. 1847 1795 1839 1821 1814 1850 1801 MICHAEL SHEETZ SOUTH HAMPTON TOWNSHIP His rifles are not only visually appealing, but also fully functional and highly accurate firearms. 1818 Kentucky Rifle Foundation. Originally purchased as a rifle that would fit the up-and-coming youth population from about 7 years of age on up, it has turned out to be a far more versatile piece. FREDRICK STOVER This is a Pennsylvania Long Rifle, commonly called Kentucky Rifles. 1821 Many Makers worked in several different Town's , Townships or Counties during 1831 I have collected since age 16, been a member of the Kentucky Rifle Asssociation since 1983 and past president, and have organized and held an annual Kentucky rifle show since 1984. 1873 PARDISE TOWNSHIP PA Photography by: Marvin Kemper _____ Lebanon County (Nicholas Beyer) - Considered by noted author, Joe Kinding, Jr. to be one of the premier craftsman of the Kentucky longrifle, Nicholas Beyer was known for his unique styling. 1806, 1764 CHAMBERSBURG PA. CHAMBERSBURG PA. UNKNOWN Click on the images below for a preview of The Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. 1760 Each rifle is built with the same craftsmanship and pride just as they were built in the early 1700s. BERWICK TOWNSHIP PA Add to cart. 1829 1852 ISSAC BERLIN K. L. may spend 200 hours or more in the construction of a rifle. 1819 UNKNOWN JOSHUA YOUS $0.00 - $999.99 42 items; $1,000.00 and above 1 item; Ignition. 1850 THIS RIFLE IS SIGNED S&AC, WITH THEIR MAKERS MARK, IT IS DATED 1811, NUMBERED 19 WITH THE CROCKETT'S … pinterest. 1802 TYRONE TOWNSHIP METAL TOWNSHIP PA 1832 JOHN BELL 1776 1807 UNKNOWN Not much is known about Berry other than the fact that his will, dated 1795, was executed by Jacob Dickert, also a well-known gunsmith at the time. 1780 HENRY LECHLER LEONARD SNIDER TYRONE TOWNSHIP PA 1851, * Son of Henry Topper found later manufacturing in Ohio, CHAMBERSBURG PA All work is done completely by hand. UNKNOWN 1796 1781 1796 1814 1765 1833 CARLISE PA. BERWICH TOWNSHIP PA 1832, 1806 Colerain rifle barrels are the favorite choice of today's best muzzle loading gun makers, because knowledgeable shooters demand Colerain's accuracy, inside and outside. 1812 1783 1796 CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP 1811 UNKNOWN The Kentucky (or Pennsylvania) Long Rifle was the most accuratelong-range gun for several decades.The first documented appearance of rifling was in Germany around 1460.The flintlockwas developed in the early 1600's. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials. 1826 1817 UNION TOWN PA, 1805 Firearms History: Kentucky Long Rifles Brass furniture as on the Beck rifle was common for Kentucky rifles, but sling swivels were not. JOHN ALTLAND MINIATURE CHILD-SIZED FULL STOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE . KENTUCKY RIFLES MANUFACTURES . 1808 The engraved lock is marked 'Ashmore'. 1829 1821 1850 1815 1812 GEORGE KOPP Jack Vye Collection Auction; Kentucky Rifle Coloring Book; Links; KRF Store; About Us; Events; You are here: Home / Riflemakers / aaaaa. 1820 1813 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. UNKNOWN Many left Pennsylvania to show up later manufacturing or repairing Area Code: 509 . 1860 But it took the opening up of a newcontinent to bring out the best. WAYNESBORO PA 1778 JOHN ORWAN PETER RESOR UNKNOWN UNKNOWN

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