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- Flintlock Pennsylvania Rifle, circa 1810 - This is a splendid example of a Pennsylvania-made long rifle, a specialty of German immigrant communities. With over forty decorative inlays depicting eagles, shields, hearts, and abstract decorations, this rifle is an elaborate work of art, no doubt viewed with pride by its owner, perhaps a member of a Pennsylvania militia.
- circa 1810
- Collections - Artifact
Flintlock Pennsylvania Rifle, circa 1810
This is a splendid example of a Pennsylvania-made long rifle, a specialty of German immigrant communities. With over forty decorative inlays depicting eagles, shields, hearts, and abstract decorations, this rifle is an elaborate work of art, no doubt viewed with pride by its owner, perhaps a member of a Pennsylvania militia.
- American Long Rifle, circa 1840 - The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s, and it was famous for its long range and accuracy. Daniel Boone was perhaps the rifle's most famous user on the Kentucky frontier. This late example of the long rifle has a side or "mule-ear" hammer that was preferred by some target shooters.
- circa 1840
- Collections - Artifact
American Long Rifle, circa 1840
The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s, and it was famous for its long range and accuracy. Daniel Boone was perhaps the rifle's most famous user on the Kentucky frontier. This late example of the long rifle has a side or "mule-ear" hammer that was preferred by some target shooters.
- American Long Rifle, circa 1810 - The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s. It evolved from a short German hunting rifle. It was famous for its long range and accuracy. This well-crafted Long Rifle was made by Christian Beck, from a family of renowned gunsmiths. The whale-tail patch box and distinctive carving are typical of Beck rifles.
- circa 1810
- Collections - Artifact
American Long Rifle, circa 1810
The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s. It evolved from a short German hunting rifle. It was famous for its long range and accuracy. This well-crafted Long Rifle was made by Christian Beck, from a family of renowned gunsmiths. The whale-tail patch box and distinctive carving are typical of Beck rifles.