Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele, george shumway, peter alexander. Kindig002 home george shumway legacy related links. Recreating the american longrifle 1983 edition open library donate. Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele, george shumway, and peter alexander the gunsmith of grenville county, building the american longrifle by peter alexander the american rifle. It is full of good information for the reader looking for background on the longhunters. Search by multiple isbn, single isbn, title, author, etc. Historian emory hamilton asserts that the long hunter was peculiar to southwest virginia only, and nowhere else on any frontier did such hunts ever originate although the term. During the time of the american revolution the most popular firearm that was in use by the main armies of the world was the flintlock musket. This book contains an abundance of information for those wishing to make their own flintlock or percussion longrifle. William buchele author of recreating the american longrifle.
American frontier and backcountry flintlock terminology. To appreciate its art, one needs to not only view but understand the american longrifle. Recreating the american longrifle 5th edition by william buchele author visit amazons william buchele page. Americanlongrifles forums american longrifles various various posted on 02014 8. George shumway author of recreating the american longrifle. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, pennsylvania rifle, or american longrifle. Copy of original fort william henry horn by john proud. The american longrifle has a censored but very patriotic.
The gunsmith of grenville county, building the american. A longhunter or long hunter was an 18thcentury explorer and hunter who made expeditions into the american frontier wilderness for as much as six months at a time. Aug 15, 20 the pennsylvania longrifle never really left the hearts and minds of artisans, gunsmiths, collectors, hunters and those who cherish this early american legacy. Brockway softcover, 198 pages, 324 illustrations recreating the double barrel muzzleloading shotgun by william r.
Recreating the double barrel muzzleloading shotgun by. This edition is a reprint of the fifth edition, which contains additional text, drawings and photographs by george shumway and peter a. The cover makes the book look like the shumway books recreating american longrifle, engraving, etc. Ned never forgot, pennsylvanians never forgot, and today, all americans are remembering. Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele goodreads. Department of the interior, national park service, washington, d. Dust jacket has a few small tears and some smudging and staining. Toward that end, we have begun to develop and publish here several chapters adressing the elements usually recognized, reseaerched and discussed by kentucky rifle artisans and scholars.
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Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele. Historian emory hamilton asserts that the long hunter was peculiar to southwest virginia only, and nowhere else on any frontier did such hunts ever originate although the term has been used loosely to describe any unofficial. Recreating the american longrifle 1983 edition open library. The pennsylvania longrifle never really left the hearts and minds of artisans, gunsmiths, collectors, hunters and those who cherish this early american legacy. The most comprehensive source ever published, our monumental 3rd edition features. Recreating the american longrifle book by william buchele. Less than 10 percent of the american troops carried them. This book contains an abundance of information for those. Generally the barrels have a pronounced taper and flare. The kindig family collection, on view in the museums second floor american gallery may 24september 1.
A lock is the mechanism that has a hammer or cock holding a flint in a half wrap of leather, which which stikes the hardened frizzen when the trigger is pulled, scraping hot metallic sparks into fine grained priming powder in the pan which ignites eventually sending flame through the touch hole in the barrel to the main powder charge. Recreating the american longrifle october 1, 1999 edition. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. Rifles of a similar style were produced at early settlements such as christians spring, pennsylvania, during the mid 1700s. Alexander 1999 the many procedures necessary to build a flintlock or percussion longrifle both sound and beautiful are covered here, along with 350 illustrations and fullsize drawings. The mission of is to promote, preserve and support the traditional art and craft of building and using the american longrifle. The kentucky or pennsylvania long rifle was the most accuratelongrange gun for several decades. Includes envelope attached to back cover with diagrams in perfect condition published by george shumway pub 1983 good condition. For those wishing to make and decorate their own flintlock or percussion longrifles, this book contains an abundance of helpful information. This book treats the making of double guns of classic style, and is profusely illustrated, showing how to do it all, including a fullsize drawing. Recreating the american longrifle william shumway buchele.
But his greatest contribution to muzzle loading must be this book. A brief synopsis of the american longrifle from its begining through the time of the american war of independence. The following books and videos are highly recommended to form the foundation of your longrifle library. In thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age annotated 3rd edition, author joe kindig, jr. American tradition the journal o f the contemporary longrifle association january 2010. After the french and indian war brought new lands to theattention of the frontiersmen, the uniquely american longrange rifleswere carried into the frontier at that time kentucky by the longhunters, trappers and explorers. Originally published in 1966 by william buchele, this was one of the first books to focus on building the american longrifle. On this independence day its worth hearing how the american longrifle helped win the battle for american freedom. This would include accouterments and related arms of the period. Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical society. Recreating the american longrifle 1983 edition open. Spearing early american gunsmiths, 16501850 henry j. Written for both the novice, and the master gun builder, the author explains the basics of each task, and then he delves into the minutia of the interesting variations. Ned never forgot, pennsylvanians never forgot, and today, all americans are remembering and thrilling to the sight of this purely american folk art.
Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, pennsylvania rifle, or american longrifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles for hunting and warfare. Our mission the contemporary longrifle association is dedicated to promoting the contemporary art, artists, collectors and scholars of the longrifle culture. The flintlock musket of the period was a long, heavy, somewhat cumbersome weapon. Prior to the revolutionary war, it served mainly as a hunting tool for early pioneers. The american longrifle brandished by morgan and his riflemen was not the main infantry arm of the rebellious colonists, not by a long shot. The gunsmith of grenville county best known for his many magazine articles on gunsmithing topics, peter alexander has just released this new gun makers manual, on building the american longrifle.
The wrist areas of these guns were frequently wider than high. The most important thing you can do before you waste your time and money is study. George shumway is the author of rifles of colonial america 3. Bradley combs the american longrifle virginia collector michael tuccoris eighteenthcentury kentucky rifles are studies in american history guns and ammo weapons guns flintlock rifle revolver black powder guns long rifle fire powers hunting guns cool guns. Editorgeorge shumway and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recreating the american longrifle shumway publisher. While the focus of this site is the american long rifle in all its incarnations, it is also a home for all those crafts persons preserving a bit of the past by building traditional muzzle loading sporting. Recreating the american long rifle by william buchele, 1983, g. William buchele is the author of recreating the american longrifle 4. The actual name kentucky longriflewas first used in.
Recreating the american longrifle originally published in 1966 by william buchele, this was one of the first books to focus on building the american longrifle. If you dont know this rifles starring role in american history you can. It contains an abundance of vital information and extremely helpful tips found nowhere else. Recreating the american longrifle 9780873871075 by william buchele and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Virginia longrifles documented by wallace gusler in the journal of historical. For decades, this was the the best book available on the production of historically accurate longrifles. Recreating the american longrifle the muzzleloading gun maker. Alexander, william buchele, october 1, 1999, george shumway pub edition, paperback in english 5th edition.
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