What you have is a backaction percussion muzzleloader, probably from the latter half of the 19th century that was likely used as a target rifle given the peep sight and doubles set triggers, the later of which are fairly common on rifles of that era. 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. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age by joe kindig, jr. This rifle evolved from the german hunting guns and was a major rival of the brown bess. New listing schrade ny usa cm1 the kentucky rifle 17501880 4 stockman knife w. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age by editor.
The kentucky rifles barrel was an oddity compared to modern european rifles, but proved to be an advantage. Also, pedersoli separates their long rifles into two groups by barrel length. And dont limit yourself to a kentucky rifle there are pennsylvania rifles the same thing, lancaster, lyman makes a great plains rifle with a 32 inch barrel and they are a great roundball shooter. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age, annotated.
The kentucky rifle is widely recognized today as a uniquely american work of art, a form of applied art and a historical document that is highly prized by collectors. Kentucky rifle knife information post by terryl308. There are no engraved initials of manufacturers on the barrel of the gun either, just engraved flying pheasants behind the trigger. Biography, collectors and collecting, firearms, gunsmiths, history, kentucky rifle, rifles. Gunsmithing dunlap the rifle in america sharpe nra leather gold. Kentucky rifles for sale, historical kentucky rifles by. The weapon was reportedly accurate enough for marksmen to target british officers on horseback. Somewhere around harpes head road near dixon, the renowned outlaw, micajah harpe, had a treasure horde.
See more ideas about black powder guns, long rifle and kentucky. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age, annotated third edition, now with many color photos, by joe kindig, jr. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Kindigs study of the appalachian piedmont eastern pennsylania to south carolina flintlock rifles recognizes it as an important art form. Apr 02, 20 the kentucky rifle was the classic american muzzle loader and a more common rifle in your neck of the woods.
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Unfollow kentucky rifle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Most likely the book will be bought for its illustrations, though, for as interesting as the text is, the book is splitting at the seams with hundreds of crisp black and white photogtraphs from the late mr. 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. Limited to 200 copies, it is half leather bound, slipcased, signed by kindig and everybody that participated in its production, it has a silk marker ribbon, and a few of the plates are in full color. This event has also been known as smallbore rifle three positions and free rifle three positions. Ria live bidding comes with a 1% service fee in addition to our buyers premium. The kentucky rifle is one of the most popular american long guns. 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 song tells the story of andrew jacksons victory at the battle of new orleans, the final battle of the war of 1812. While the wagon train forges ahead, a few people stay behind to repair a disabled riflefilled wagon but they have to contend with one anothers ego and with aggressive comanches who demand the rifles as payment for safe passage.
Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age book. 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 smaller conflicts, and even the civil war. New listing vintage trigger flint lock black powder rifle part kentucky ohio. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. On the battlefield, the rifle made its first noteworthy appearance in the french and indian war and, later, in the american revolution. Rare gem 1850s antique sharps pistolrifle falling block action carbine.
A very nice kentucky rifle, percussion and about,50 cal. Fine kentucky rifle, golcher lock, fine patchbox and. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. Buy thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age by joe kindig online at alibris. The book was originally published in 1924, has gone through six editions and includes. Kindigs landmark rifle collection which he assembled over his long life.
Rare gem 1850s antique sharps pistol rifle falling block action carbine. Recreating the kentucky rifle hunting pouch ken scott demonstrates how to make a. The kentucky rifle made all other weapons obsolete because of the range. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Kentucky rifle significant weapons in american history. Not much is known about berry other than the fact that his will, dated 1795, was executed by jacob dickert, also a wellknown gunsmith at the time. Fine kentucky rifle, golcher lock, fine patchbox and carved stock with checkering. Recreating the kentucky rifle hunting pouch dvd by ken scott. See more ideas about long rifle, black powder guns and flintlock rifle. World record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. Bound in light brown cloth, spine lettering gilt, pictorial endpapers, a small bit of scattered foxing to foreedges, in dust jacket lettered.
Kentucky rifle knife information post by terryl308 tue jan 05, 2016 3. Seeking identity and value of kentucky rifle the firearms. The accuracy of this weapon and range has made the foundation for a much larger part in its future. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age by joe. The kentucky rifle was often made with ornate solid wood stocks. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Jason clay is a cowboy with several cases of kentucky rifles heading out to california when his wagon breaks down. The kentucky not only improved on those issues, but its long, rifled barrel also offered other advantages. Rather, it was developed as a personal firearm for protection, sustenance hunting, target shooting, and display.
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Sep 21, 2008 the kentucky rifle and all its variants. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is the complete list of olympic medalists in shooting. Schroyer golden age gunsmith high comb high relief identical indicate jacob dickert jacob sell john armstrong john meals john noll kentucky rifle makers lancaster county later learned his. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age a very special 1st edition of joe kindigs thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age. Kentucky rifle at 420 yards black powder percussion cap duration. He callously robbed and murdered countless people from 1795 to 1804, hiding away their jewelry, trinkets and cash. There was no info about what type of kentucky rifle it was on the slip of paper that was given to my late father. A nicely done older book on the different long rifle gunsmithing schools.
Opinions as to the best kentucky long rifle replica. In thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age annotated 3rd edition, author joe kindig, jr. The kentucky rifle is characterized by its long barrel that increased the accuracy of the firearm. With chill wills, lance fuller, cathy downs, sterling holloway. From 1972 to 1980, this event was mixed open to both men and women shooters, although only one medal was won by a woman at these games margaret murdock s silver medal in 1976. Companion book to building a kentucky rifle this 48 page book. Building the daniel boone rifle featuring mike miller noted gunbuilder mike miller. It is furnished with a brass butt plate, trigger guard, large patch box, side plate thimbles, and nose cap. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Kentucky long rifles one kentucky rifleman depicts ephraim brank, a hero at the battle of new orleans.
Bound in light brown cloth, spine lettering gilt, pictorial endpapers, a small bit of scattered foxing to foreedges, in dust jacket lettered and decorated in black, large piece of fron panel torn away. The kentucky rifle s barrel was an oddity compared to modern european rifles, but proved to be an advantage. The gold standard of military rifles during the time of the 18th century. Watch as i attempt to build a kentucky long rifle from an incomplete collection of parts. The onepiece stock is oilfinished walnut, and the lock plate is casehardened. Typical rifle in use in the american colonies it became, thanks to its lightness and accuracy, one of the most popular american rifles.
Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age longrifle. See more ideas about long rifle, kentucky and black powder guns. Thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age joe kindig. A surviving british officer wrote, he seemed to grow, phantomlike, higher and higher, assuming through the smoke the supernatural appearance of some great spirit of death. This wellknown book was the first attempt to tell the story of. The long rifle gained the name the kentucky rifle in great part due to a popular song entitled the hunters of kentucky by samuel woodworth. Dec 12, 2014 when i wanted a squirrel rifle to teach my son to shoot blackpowder and deal with the army of rabbits assaulting our garden dixie gun works had the exact. 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. Special edition of the kentucky rifle by captain john gw. The rifles were designed in a wide variety of calibers, most commonly. Articles on the pannabecker family, the christain becks, and others make this essential in knowing the earliest history of the kentucky rifle. Nonprofit corporation organized to establish a permanent international organization for promotion of the pleasure and recreation of its members interested in the collection and preservation of the kentucky rifle, kentucky pistol and related accouterments. Andrew jackson routed the best forces in the british army. In honor of your states rich historical legacy, historical armory is proud to present the kentucky state pride historical edition rifle.
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