The muzzle loaders little library longrifles flintlock rifles. Federal period, patchbox kits for longrifles track of. Either way, it was designed in monroe county, pa wahoo. Dixie gun works and pedersoli bring the frontierera kentucky flintlock rifle to modernday shooters. 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. It was made for a farmer in rockbridge county virginia and is still in the family. Youll take enormous pride setting the beautiful brass stock inlay, as well as firing the finished rifle with precise accuracy. The name kentucky rifle came from an 1812 song the hunters of kentucky. Kentucky rifle patchboxes all new volume 2 chandler, roy f on. The kentucky rifle was also considered to be the first real sniper rifle because of its use in the revolutionary war, and is the foundation for the snipers we see today. The kentucky rifle foundation publishes and sells, through its online store, many of the recent books published on the subject kentucky rifles and produces cds for sale exhibiting the finest rifles displayed at its regional exhibits and meetings. 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. The patchbox kit shown installed on a prerevolutionary war era american longrifle, similar to a original by f.
Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. Its hardwood stock is decorated with brass furniture. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. The paperback of the pennsylvania kentucky rifle by henry j. A long sighting plane between the front blade sight and rear fixednotch sight delivers deadly accuracy. This is one of my most often used books, and i cannot overemphasize the value and accuracy of the information in this book. In this segment i will be preparing the patchbox to add a piece of silver to the finial and then installing the patchbox onto the rifle. Kentucky rifle w brass belly plate and patch box circa 1850 we found this kentucky rifle several months ago from a longtime collector. World record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. Unlike other gunsmiths who changed styles from gun to gun. Total war has a unit of ferguson riflemen, which use the ferguson rifle and are only recruitable by the british. Shipping charges helpful information customer policies user agreement.
Tactical patch book american made tactical gear junkie. Im 99% sure that the kentucky rifle is also known as the pennsylvania rifle. Michael tuccori antiques and fine art specializes in 18th and 19th century american furniture, decorative arts, and kentucky rifles from virginia and the south, as well as paintings and historical and botanical prints. Ancestry guns considers all of our antique firearms as nonfiring, inoperable andor inert. We recommend that you leave all images, photos, illustrations, graphics, text, background colors, etc. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. During the height of the mountain man era call it 18081840 only a small part of the broader north american fur trade. I have one rusted but soaking 184142 springfield tool. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. The patchbox is an exemplary work of art in design and execution as is the carving behind the. The kentucky rifle foundation is the educational arm of the kentucky rifle association. This rifle evolved from the german hunting guns and was a major rival of the brown bess. The fire blued mounting screws have the slots neatly aligned to flow with the lines of the rifle. Early virginia longrifle patchbox kit, brass, 658 overall.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Kentucky rifles for sale, historical kentucky rifles by. Bullring box handful of emotions olng box patch of the long. In the video game rise of liberty the ferguson rifle appears as a selectable weapon. This book contains photographs of long rifle patchboxes, the weapon makers barrel mark, each particular weapons basic specifications, references indicating where published date and the gunsmith may be found and the current owner of the.
Dec 30, 20 now when i first read the premise behind the kentucky rifle, i said to myself great. Classifieds listings of rifles in northern kentucky. Jack vye collection auction kentucky rifle foundation. Top of page home gun parts patchboxes, capbox kits federal period, patchbox kits for longrifles track of the wolf, inc. The hawken was a beefy piece, weighing in at about 10 pounds. While the rifle is the victim of a very poor restoration job many years ago, there is still considerable artistic merit to the gun. For an extra touch of authentic class, add this patch box release to your next longrifle.
Eligible for free shipping all about cowboy action shooting by ron harris. Eligible for free shipping backbone of the wehrmachtthe german k98k rifle19341945 bookby richard d. If placed closer to the breech it suggests the barrel has been shorten at the breech. The onepiece stock is oilfinished walnut, and the lock plate is casehardened. This intensive study and exacting research by kauffman has brought to light a tremendous amount of information on americas first great rifle.
Then i will continue to add a push rod to latch the lid and a make a lid spring to force open the lid when the push rod is depressed. If you are a beginner, blackpowder gun kits can be intimidating. The rifles were designed in a wide variety of calibers, most commonly. Thousands of variations were made in small shops by master gunsmiths. Code, section 921a16 defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. The original kentucky rifle featured a flintlock ignition, however, this variation of the rifle features a percussion ignition for easier use out in the field.
Buy kentucky rifles for sale at auction invaluable. There is a chart in the back of the book which shows the dimensions for the rifles and pistol in the book. Rather, it was developed as a personal firearm for protection, sustenance hunting, target shooting, and display. Always comply with local, state, federal, and international law. 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. Tactical gear junkie is proud to announce the introduction of our tactical patch book. The second volume of a fascinating history of rifles and the patterns and designs of their patchboxes. Would this tool plus the brass cleaning brush be all that would be stored in the patch. Usually stocked to the muzzle with maple and with a decorated patchbox in the right side of the butt. Im watching something on tv about the kentucky rifle. New and used books in lexington, kentucky at classifieds. The accuracy of this weapon and range has made the foundation for a much larger part in its future. Army ordnance officer, serious shooter, and one of the premier collectors of m1903 rifles in the nation. 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.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Made by the wellknown and very respected rifle builder tom hall sometime in the last few decades, this fullstock ken. The amount we charge to your card will include the amount of your order, plus shipping charges. Kentucky rifle a longbarreled, small calibre, flintlock or percussion, muzzleloading rifle of the period ca 1750 1850. For this benefit, there is a lack of damage compared to other weapons. Get the best deals on rifle books when you shop the largest. The pennsylvania long rifle also provided a considerable military advantage for the continental army during the american revolution. Mbs online catalog muzzleloader builders supply catalog. It is furnished with a brass butt plate, trigger guard, large patch box, side plate thimbles, and nose cap. Look them over good, get some good books on the subject, and seek out original. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Kentucky rifle significant weapons in american history. Lowest price, highest price, product name az, product name za. Cva muzzleloaders kentucky rifle numrich gun parts.
The rifle that would become known as the kentucky rifle. Here is a percusion kentucky rifle that was probably made around the 1820s. It has a daisyhead patchbox and stock with incised carvings. The birth of the kentucky rifle association was the culmination of the friendship and common interest of a number of early collectors and students of the kentucky rifle and pistol. Send us an email, include the word patron and we will add your email address to a confidential listserv which will inform you of significant kentucky rifle and accoutrement issues and events as they become known to us. Kentucky rifle w brass belly plate and patch box circa 1850. Antique kentucky rifles is the name given to american long rifles, sometimes also known as pennsylvania rifles, developed in the 1740s and in fashion until the second quarter of the 19th century.
Books and authors at the 2019 tennessee kentucky rifle show some of the rifles that are found in this book have been at the tennessee kentucky rifle show. Typical rifle in use in the american colonies it became, thanks to its lightness and accuracy, one of the most popular american rifles. This handmade flintlock kentucky rifle is really a work of functional art. On hold unsigned maryland rifle, marker family, hawken family, or john mewhirter sr. Welcome to the muzzleloader builders supply online catalog and store. The kentucky rifle was often made with ornate solid wood stocks. It was originally flintlock but has been converted to for sale by expedition2316 on gunsamerica 979818887. Unfortunately we do not support bleeds on the interior pages. The kentucky rifle 9780807901854 by merrill lindsay and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Read about the rifle that was made in america by gunsmiths who migrated to lancaster co. Jun 26, 2015 the kentucky rifle foundation presented. 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. Recreating the kentucky rifle by buchele, william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It has a working bayonet, and has the longest range out of all the flintlock guns in the game. Kentucky rifles and pistols 17501850 james johnston, 1976. I hope to god that it will be one of those rip roaring yarns chock full of adventure, character, and all of that stoic splendor which normally comes along with this sort of earthy production. Kentucky rifles and accouterments at michael tuccori antiques. The octagonal barrel is rifled for patched ball loads. Providing parts since 1950, numrich gun parts has the cva kentucky parts and accessories that you need. Build a keepsake with the traditions kentucky rifle kit that will deserve a place on a wall in your home.
Hooker build me a copy of his supposed daniel boone rifle. The traditions percussion kentucky rifle kit offers hunters, shooters and muzzleloader enthusiasts alike a great opportunity to build their own piece of american history. This lancaster rifle is an example of those typically used by pennsylvania militiamen. The 1955 film kentucky rifle is an ode to the rifle, including a descriptive monologue of the rifle. If you upload a pdf with bleeds the books may end up with a white line between the object and the edge of the paper. The kentucky rifle is one of the most popular american long guns. Books and authors at the 2019 tennessee kentucky rifle show. Patchbox corners patterns for longrifles muzzleloaders flintlock. The pennsylvania center for the book pennsylvania rifles.
Patchboxes while the patchbox was originally a handy receptacle in a rifle stock to carry a supply of greased patches, as time. Kauffman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. Dillin, wrote his famous book the kentucky rifle, the first comprehensive and authoritative work on the subject. This is one of the great maryland rifles displaying excellent engraving, intricate incised and relief carving, and masterful design.
Perfect for organizing all your patches in one place for storage or for travel. Hooker by phone at the time and also near the end of his life when trying to locate the original rifle he had sold it to vernon nikkel a well known antiques firearms collector. The kentucky rifle made all other weapons obsolete because of the range. Historys greatest collector of the rifle, and one of americas most preeminent antique dealers, the late joe kindig, jr. I have the 1859 sharps carbine and diligently searching for an original stock with patch box. The rifle was used by dewey lambdin for his character alan lewrie, who picked one up at yorktown. With a flintlock, first the primer charge ignites followed a split second later by the main charge. Patchboxes, toeplates, sideplates, inlays, vent pick inlays. Kentucky rifle is a 1955 american western movie starring a buckskinclad chill wills and featuring cathy downs, sterling holloway and henry hull, involving smuggling a wagon filled with rifles past american indian tribes already aware of the subterfuge. The kentucky rifle foundation is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the kentucky rifle through educational programs and exhibits, museum. 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. The name initials is usually equadistant between the breech and the rear site. Please remember that when you place your order, that total does not yet include shipping charges. Books browse by all book capitol building christmas cookbook cookie cutter cooking featured gardening gift holiday kentucky kitchen photography recipes sale thorney lieberman sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new.
For all our southern friends, please note that this thursday, the 9th, at 12pm is the start of the 4th annual alabama kentucky rifle show at the joe wheeler state park lodge in rogersville, al. Chandler book condition used good jacket condition na quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher valley view offset place of publication duncannon, pa date published 1972 keywords kentucky, rifle, patchbox, barrel marks, gun bookseller catalogs vintage firearms books. Armslist does not become involved in transactions between parties. The kentucky rifle is the sniper of the current flintlock guns in the game. The classic hawken style a track of the wolf reproduction of kit carsons rifle from the 1840s. Patchboxes while the patchbox was originally a handy receptacle in a rifle stock to carry a supply of greased patches, as time went on other things including percussion caps and gun tools, eventually found their way into a patchbox. After you place your order we will process your order off line. On my list of essential reference books for serious gun collectors. 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. He purchased the gun from an elderly man back in the late 1960s who ran a small gun shop in new mexico. Books for sale in lexington, kentucky buy and sell new and. Apr 02, 20 if you are going to hunt in the east a kentucky style rifle might be most appropriate.
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