The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania
The Longrifles of Western Pennsylvania

Author: Richard F. Rosenberger

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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The intent is not a complete history of American longrifles or a full description of the context in which they were made and used. An overview of their design evolution, history, and distinguishing characteristics is presented as a backdrop to discussion of the gunsmiths of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, key players in the golden age of American riflemaking. The nicely designed volume measures 11.25x9.25", a perfect shape for the necessarily horizontal, abundant illustrations. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle
The Pennsylvania-Kentucky Rifle

Author: Henry J. Kauffman

Publisher: Masthof Press

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 188329455X

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Read about the rifle that was made in America by gunsmiths who migrated to Lancaster Co., Pa., from central Europe in the first half of the 18th century. This intensive study and exacting research by Kauffman has brought to light a tremendous amount of information on America's first great rifle. First printed in 1960, this book has an extensive listing of gunsmiths and the stylized work of the makers. Various rifles are identified with many photos and sketches and documentary data. (374pp. illus. index. Masthof Press, 2005 reprint.)

Arms Makers of Pennsylvania
Arms Makers of Pennsylvania

Author: James B. Whisker

Publisher: Selinsgrove : Susquehanna University Press

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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A survey, with hundreds of illustrations, of the arms making industry in Pennsylvania from its beginnings until about 1900. it focuses on the Pennsylvania long (Kentucky) rifle, and identifies the primary schools of gun making and major technological developments. Illustrated.

Small Arms Makers
Small Arms Makers

Author: Robert Edward Gardner

Publisher:

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13:

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Covers American and foreign makers, with illus. showing European marks.

Perry County Gunmakers & Their Guns
Perry County Gunmakers & Their Guns

Author: R. Keith Hite

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781685249069

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There were scores of gunmakers throughout Pennsylvania during the late 1700's and through the mid 1800's. While there were many gunmakers from Perry County, little was known about these makers until 1969 when Roy Chandler and Don Mitchell published a limited-edition work - 300 copies - on Perry County Gunmakers. In doing so, the Chandler and Mitchell book became the definitive resource on an important and integral part of Perry County's development. During the final years of his life, Roy Chandler exhorted the author to update his 1969 work and further unwrap the history of these frontier manufacturers.