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William buchele is the author of recreating the american longrifle 4. Recreating the american longrifle 5th edition for sale. The american longrifle originated in and about lancaster, pennsylvania in the second quarter of the 18th century and was made well into the second quarter of the 19th century. These skilled metalsmiths developed the american long rifle, which also became known as the kentucky, ohio or pennsylvania rifle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. In thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age annotated 3rd edition, author joe kindig, jr. American longrifles home a site dedicated to the study. Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele, george shumway, peter alexander. It emerged as an unique american creation following the french and indian war. Recreating the american longrifle william shumway buchele. Editorgeorge shumway and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dedicated to the art of the contemporary longrifle and related accoutrements made after the mid20th century. Recreating the american longrifle october 1, 1999 edition.
But his greatest contribution to muzzle loading must be this book. Dedicated to the art of the contemporary longrifles and related accoutrements made after the mid. Long rifle, most firearms found in north america were smoothbored muskets with. The following is a very brief overview into the development of the american longrifle and the american rifleman. I bought this book some 20 yrs ago and find it to be the absolute authority for those wanting to build their own longrifle.
Recreating the american long rifle by william buchele, 1983, g. Our mission the contemporary longrifle association is dedicated to promoting the contemporary art, artists, collectors and scholars of the longrifle culture. For those wishing to make and decorate their own flintlock or percussion longrifles, this book contains an abundance of helpful information. If you must decide between two or more books to buy on the subject, this is the one. It is full of good information for the reader looking for background on the longhunters. Thanks for coming to the site and checking out some of the items that i have for sale. Jan 30, 2014 americanlongrifles forums american longrifles various various posted on 02014 8.
Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele, george. My copy is right next to my gun bench and is referred to many times during the construction of one of my rifles. Prior to the revolutionary war, it served mainly as a hunting tool for early pioneers. Recreating the american longrifle 1983 edition open library. Less than 10 percent of the american troops carried them. Rifles of a similar style were produced at early settlements such as christians spring, pennsylvania, during the mid 1700s. Daniel boones use of the pennsylvania long rifle in kentucky made it so. The most important thing you can do before you waste your time and money is study. Alexander, william buchele, october 1, 1999, george shumway pub edition, paperback in english 5th edition. The mission of is to promote, preserve and support the traditional art and craft of building and using the american longrifle. 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. Martin mylin, a german swiss gunsmith, established a shop outside lancaster in 1719, and is credited with making the first american longrifle about 1740.
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