Muzzleloading Guns and Longrifle Resources
Credit Above Photo: , Jonathan N. Small, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Muzzleloading Guns and Longrifle Resources
Credit Above Photo: , Jonathan N. Small, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Crazy Crow Trading Post offers this list of Muzzleloading Guns and Longrifle Resources and other related links to help you in your search for information about the early American frontier and fur trade era. Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by Crazy Crow, although we do try to be selective – and reserve the right to do so.
Conner Prairie’s Armsmaking Workshops
Conner Prairie’s hands-on classes provide a rare opportunity to work closely with some of the nation’s best craftsmen. Small class sizes in well-equipped facilities allow you to develop skills from a basic level to advanced. Register today as classes fill quickly. All materials are included in class price. Tools provided, unless otherwise noted.
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
800.866.1836
Cresson Mountain Muzzleloaders
Specializing in building early flintlock rifles and pistols. We also do restorations and repairs. Located in Sankertown, Cresson, PA, United States, 16630 (814) 330-0028
I have been studying, building, and restoring 18th century style arms since 2003. What started as a hobby became a fulltime business, Eric von Aschwege Flintlocks, and spending several years working with the Colonial Williamsburg Gunshop, I have been fortunate to learn my trade from some of the best tradesmen in the country. I have had the opportunity to study hundreds of American and European arms in museums and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum in New York and collections at Colonial Williamsburg. Through careful examination and meticulous study, I attempt to take note of the small details that go into original rifles and strive to incorporate these aspects of authenticity into my own work. Stocks are shaped from a blank using planes, spokeshaves, rasps, and finally scrapers – creating a piece that has a feel unlike anything made using modern techniques. Locks and furniture are heavily tuned and customized to look truly authentic. Using many of the same woodworking tools and techniques as gunsmiths in the 18th century, I attempt to give my work the look and feel of a fine quality original flintlock. Restoration services are available for collectors looking to have repair or conservation work done to their antique arms. Eric von Aschwege Flintlocks Facebook Page
Ryan McNabb Longrifles – Ooltewah, Tennessee
Web site present examples of my work, information about my education and training, the design process as I see it, and a few other tidbits that I hope you’ll enjoy, all with the intention of leaving you more aware of your options regarding the purchase of a new rifle.
Flintlock and Percussion Gunsmiths
Gunsmiths and vintage arms.
For over forty years, Jim Chambers Flintlocks has designed and produced some of the world’s finest rifles. His work has been featured in numerous magazine articles and the Foxfire V book. Now you too can create a beautiful rifle. We offer barrels for our kits from three of the best barrel makers in the industry: Getz Barrel Co., Rice Barrel Co., Long Hammock Barrels, and W. E. Rayl, Inc.
Alan Neubauer (Hoot Al) is a Journeyman Traditionalist Gunbuilder who builds antique blackpowder rifles and pistols in an effort to keep the Spirit of the Traditionalist Gunmaker alive. The vintage of the guns are from 1730 to 1830, and are representative of several different schools of gunsmith. His favorite rifles to make are the Lancaster Pennsylvania schooled and an occasional “Hogs” Southern Mountain rifles.
Allen Martin, originally of Lancaster County, Pa, is fast becoming a well known maker of fine Pennsylvania Flintlock rifles. Since 1989, Allen has been building historically accurate interpretive reproductions from the 1760 to 1820 period.
W.G. Shipman – Gunmaker – Lancaster, PA
American longrifles for the discriminating shooter and collector – extensive photos.
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