Help me learn about American Long Rifles?

[Nra-Life-Member]

Where is the best place to learn about American / Kentucky / Pennsylvania Long Rifles ?

Forum?

Clubs?

Current Makers of the long rifle?

Original long rifles?


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These 2 sites were recommended to me..

National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (nmlra.org)

https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php

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Thank you!

 

[copdoc]

American longrifles is a good one. Individual groups sometimes have conferences, classes etc. Longrifles are sort of like art.

For the most part individuals study rifles from individual areas rather than longrifles in general.

Many are good people.

 

[Nehalem Man]

Another forum I frequent is NW Firearms. Moderator Andy54Hawken is our go-to guy for anything from that era. Really nice feller. His collection is quite impressive.

Muzzleloading Firearms

Muzzleloading guns and equipment

www.northwestfirearms.com

Muzzleloading Firearms

Muzzleloading guns and equipment

www.northwestfirearms.com

-E-

 

[copdoc]

Nehalem Man that's an interesting site I had not seen.

Nra life member

Museum of Southern Decorative Arts has sponsored classes on longrifles.
Here is a site with interest in very early and protoguns that I find interesting.

An Early 15th C. Handgonne - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

An Early 15th C. Handgonne European Armoury

www.vikingsword.com

 

[Vinz Klortho]

From time to time I entertain the idea of buying one of those Uberti Brown Bess reproductions.
I know it's not American per se, have always wanted a real flintlock to keep my old CVA Hawken company.
Then I read that the last American factor making real black powder was closed.
I enjoy shooting that Hawken. It's fairly accurate and all the smoke makes people smile.
I dont think a Brown Bess would fit it my safe
Cabelas' site says none of their flintlocks are available any more.

 

[copdoc]

From time to time I entertain the idea of buying one of those Uberti Brown Bess reproductions.
I know it's not American per se, have always wanted a real flintlock to keep my old CVA Hawken company.
Then I read that the last American factor making real black powder was closed.
I enjoy shooting that Hawken. It's fairly accurate and all the smoke makes people smile.
I dont think a Brown Bess would fit it my safe
Cabelas' site says none of their flintlocks are available any more.

I could have written that exact same post except, TC Hawkin and looked bass pro. A few days ago Baas pro had them listed. They also list the Lemat replica.

 

[Vinz Klortho]

Just got home from Cabelas. Spoke to one of the gun guys. He said the Ubertis weren't big sellers so, given the supply chain issues lately they are focusing on items that do sell.
That being said Cabelas does have a LOT of stuff. They had Pyrodex, seem to have plenty of ammo in the popular calibers too.

Edited cuz nobody likes a hijacker

 

[Nra-Life-Member]

Not really interested at 1st on a reproduction Trying to learn about the past long guns and perhaps making a purchase.

On the other hand .. I will purchase a reproduction of something to actually use - just not sure what. I had several Long Guns that were Italy reproductions flint and some cap for decoration in the mid 1980's. When I moved 35 years ago. I gave them away. I had picked them up at a VA import firm that was closing. at wholesale prices I had a Colt Walker and Colt NAVY. Cool guns but again, when I moved I dumped them all..

So my interest has peaked again on traditional long guns. In Bedford PA about 10 - 15 years ago they had several on display in a tavern Again, very cool. So I decided I wanted something for over the fireplace that I could shoot (assuming I can get real black powder) and admire at the same time...

 

[Vinz Klortho]

I'm sorry for taking your thread waaaaaay off topic.
I am going to the range on Thursday, bringing my Hawken.

 

[Nra-Life-Member]

I'm sorry for taking your thread waaaaaay off topic.
I am going to the range on Thursday, bringing my Hawken.

It's all good.... Good luck at the range! Perhaps post some pics!!

 

[Nra-Life-Member]

 

[copdoc]

You might find this of interest. Michael Briggs just contacted me. This program will be on a weekday morning in NC but if anyone happens to be in area I'm sure it will be worthwhile.

His books are great. He occasionally shows part of his phenomenal collection at programs, classes and meetings.