Jul 30, 2015 modern day flintlock rifle replica in the past, i only built rifles from individual components, but, for the rifle i just completed, i used a bucks county rifle kit from track of the wolf. The traditions percussion kentucky rifle is a beautifully crafted modified replica of one of americas most iconic muzzleloading rifles. Had an issue with it not firing, because i didnt clear out the. It is characterized by an unusually long barrel, a development in american rifles that was uncommon in european rifles of the same period. Recreating the american longrifle by william buchele, george. Barrel is 39 long, 1516 across the flats, avail able in. The kentucky rifle was one of the first commonly used rifles in america during the mid to late 1700s and is one of the most popular reproduction rifles in circulation today. With a pencil mark a vertical line on the stock at both distances where the center of the tenon lies inside the stock. It has a unique collection of rifles across north carolina,tennessee, georgia, southern virginia, etc. How to make a gun springfield armory national historic site.
The kentucky rifle foundation is the educational arm of the kentucky rifle association. May 04, 2020 pennsylvania rifles played much the same role in the war of 1812 as they had in the revolution. The kentucky or pennsylvania long rifle was the most accuratelongrange gun for several decades. How to build your own paperback january 1, 1989 by r. All modern firearms fire a metallic, selfcontained cartridge that loads through the breach. These are just some of the schematics we have available. On the battlefield, the rifle made its first noteworthy appearance in the french and indian war and, later, in the american revolution. This would be a target rifle with the weight of 14 lbs. Apr 17, 2020 the kentucky rifle has become symbolic of the american western frontier in the century between 1750 and 1850 and of the men who pushed the united states to the pacific ocean. When god wishes to make any changes on the earth, he first develops the men to do the job and then the tools for them to work with. Dillins history and illumination of the classic american longarm is the definitive work on the subject and serves as the primary reference for later works, such as those by kindig, shumway. Ncaa rifle scorecard pdf university of kentucky athletics.
This fowler is a custom build and has a premium octagon to round tapered turkey choked barrel by colerain. The most popular musket of the day was the aforementioned brown bess that fired large spherical balls of lead and was essentially a smoothbore caliber shotgun. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for. With the barrel removed measure from the top of the barrel to the center of both tenons. Tshirts sweatshirts hats jerseys polos nike gear 2012 national championship gear home overviewabout the k fund recent news kentucky. Rifles or handguns may not be fullyautomatic capable of firing more than one round with one trigger pull. Kentucky rifle deckard rifle longrifle pennsylvania rifle. Its lyrics mark the first appearance of the term kentucky rifle in print. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for gun builders. I find that its necessary practice to find out as much as i can,about building the kentucky rifle. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, or pennsylvania rifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles for hunting and warfare. With the barrel in place, mark a horizontal line across both. Kentucky rifle deckard rifle longrifle pennsylvania.
Looking for a copy of the manual for a cva kentucky rifle. This gave them more rounds per pound of lead, as well as less wind resistance to the bullet. Finally finished my rifle, and just out testing it out. In your opinion, what would be the modern equivalent of the kentucky rifle. Apr 22, 2019 thoughts on the kentucky rifle in its golden age.
For both hunting and target shooting, muzzleloading guns have helped a modern generation recapture and enjoy an important aspect of our nations sporting past. 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. In the first part of the 18th century, a wave of lutheran and reformed german immigrants started arriving in pennsylvania, a good many of them bringing old world gunsmithing skills with them. The kentucky was made famous in the battle of new orleans and preferred by davey crockett during his alamo militia days. Kentucky rifle significant weapons in american history. Long rifle project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. One of the great current, out of print or rare titles available from bunduki books. My kit is from the late 1970s,didnt come with an instruction manual. Rifles are used extensively in warfare, law enforcement. With chill wills, lance fuller, cathy downs, sterling holloway. It is equally possible, however, that the term had long been commonly used but never written down.
They were chiefly used by kentucky volunteers in battles in ohio, michigan, and upper canada. The term was originally rifled gun, with the verb rifle referring to the early modern machining process of creating groovings with cutting tools. Jul 17, 2014 i love the look of the old kentucky style rifles of the american revolution. Compton, of giles county, tennessee is unique in its style. Kentucky rifles made and issued to troops as military arms, the kentucky rifle was an all purpose weapon, the. This weapons range was put to use in the american revolution. May 03, 2019 the kentucky long rifle was more accurate than all muskets made up to that time and soon became legendary as being lethal over 200 yards. In 1966 it was agreed to start a new muzzleloading club in morehead, ky. Remove the cap from the nipple on the cap lock for a percussion rifle or open the frizzen and remove the priming powder for a flintlock rifle.
Kentucky rifles this rifle evolved from the german hunting guns and was a major rival of the brown bess. By the 20th century, the weapon had become so common that the modern noun rifle is now often used for any longshaped handheld ranged weapon designed for wellaimed discharge activated by a trigger e. In keeping with their focus on accuracy, rifles are typically designed to be held with both hands and braced firmly against the shooters shoulder via a buttstock for stability during shooting. Any caliber centerfire rifle or centerfire handgun. Calvary longrifles llc is owned and opperated by jim parker. It has been pointed out that cooper and company didnt invent every element of the modern technique. Feb 26, 2015 modern powerdriven forges could make larger parts, like the receiver for the m1 rifle, but the theory is the same. Traditions makes several of these rifles as well as cannons. Kentucky rifle is a 1955 american western movie starring a buckskinclad chill wills and featuring cathy downs, sterling holloway and henry hull, involving smuggling a wagon filled with rifles past american indian tribes already aware of the subterfuge.
The modern kentucky rifle what is the modern patriots. George washington had his top marksmen during the war use these rifles to sit back and pick off soldiers as well as generals. There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than knowing you built the rifle or pistol you enjoy shooting so much. The krf has published three major books on the kentucky rifle and accouterments along with four cds with pictures of some of the finest rifles. Great research for doing a period accurate rifle build.
It is known as the whale tail rifle due to the finial on the patchbox. Jun 28, 2019 the kentucky rifle, also known as a long rifle or pennsylvania rifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles on the american frontier. The pennsylvania kentucky rifle pdf abphosmostsembgedpsars4. Ba mnm tactical users guide metalsnmore bowling green, ky 42101 telephone 27078642 fax 27078766. In august 1997, cva implemented a voluntary recall of inline rifle mod. Kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The kentucky rifle was a feat, it had a range of 200 yards which was unheard of in colonial times. The kentucky rifle has become symbolic of the american western frontier in the century between 1750 and 1850 and of the men who pushed the united states to the pacific ocean. The newstyle southern mountain rifle generally was smaller in caliber than a standard kentucky rifle with the length of the barrel remaining very long, often close to 48 inches. Mccrory is the author of the modern kentucky rifle 5. Click on the area of interest and a new list will be displayed. So i was wondering if anyone has ever built a bolt action to have that classic look. The long rifle, also known as longrifle, kentucky rifle, or pennsylvania rifle, was one of.
Contemporary longrifle foundation live auction update. Alphabetical list of riflemakers kentucky rifle foundation. Rifle or handgun magazines may not be capable of holding more than 10 rounds. Whereas the original german jager rifle barrel measured on average between 30 and 36 inches long, american rifle makers extended theirs to between 40 and 48 inches. Building the traditions firearms kentucky rifle youtube. If you do not see a schematic you are looking for below feel free to contact us and see if we have the one you are looking for available. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for gun builders, by r. Longrifles of the valley the kentucky rifle foundation. Jim has been building kentucky rifles for over 40 years. The modern kentucky rifle how to build your own by mccrory, r. The modern kentucky rifle, illustrated instructions, for gun. Download the pennsylvania kentucky rifle free book pdf author. The kentucky rifle foundation s eighth cd is entitled southern rifles.
The long sighting plane between the blade front sight and fixed notch rear sight adds precision shooting accuracy. The kentucky rifle was used for hunting, competition, and of course, for combat. Frontier rifle product list kentucky this rifle evolved from the german hunting guns and was a major rival of the brown bess. The kentucky rifle how americas famous frontier long gun. By the late 1600s gunsmiths wereexperimenting with longer barrels than the forerunner yaeger.
A rifle is a longbarrelled firearm designed for accurate shooting, with a barrel that has a helical pattern of grooves cut into the bore wall. This 62 page booklet was one of the first on building the longrifle. The modern kentucky rifle how to build your own by r h. With the disappointment of the cancellation of annual cla show and clf live auction this year, we have for the first time been confronted with how to offer our artists outstanding work to discerning patrons, as well as get them much deserved recognition. The krf has published three major books on the kentucky rifle and accouterments along with four cds with pictures of some of the finest rifles ever made. Traditions kentucky build your own rifle kit helpful tips. Typical rifle in use in the american colonies it became, thanks to its lightness and accuracy, one of the most popular american rifles.
Rifling the barrel and combining this with a ball that. Rifled barrel the kentucky long rifle was the first commercially successful rifle. Basically i was thinking of taking a bolt action rifle, fit an extra long heavy barrel to it and carve a kentucky long rifle style stock out of rosewood or cherry. When they adapted their expertise to meet the necessities demanded of the new world, they invented a new kind of firearm, the kentucky rifle, which would soon exert a major impact on the development of. Such improper loading of the rifle may result in the explosion the gun, causing severe injury or death to the shooter and bystanders. The author spent thousands of hours working on the descriptive steps illustrating how to put together the fine points of your work. A classic american pistol, the kentucky was a must have for american pioneers and early 19th century explorers. This is a custom built kentucky style fowler from the shop of calvary longrifles which is located in warrior alabama.
An advantage to forging is that the process compacts the metal, making the final product stronger. The modern technique was a major improvement in practicaldefensive handgunning and cemented coopers deserved reputation as a shooting and firearms innovator. While the wagon train forges ahead, a few people stay behind to repair a disabled rifle filled wagon but they have to contend with one anothers ego and with aggressive comanches who demand the rifles as payment for safe passage. Oct 28, 2015 the kentucky s roots came from two other firearms in the early 18th century. See more ideas about long rifle, black powder guns, flintlock. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Finished kit r2010 r2020 r2025 kr5210 r5220 kr5225.
The author shows his work, and scratch builds almost every piece. The longrifle is said by modern experts to have a range of 80 to 100 yards. Just below you will find an alphabetical listing of riflemakers in the krf database. Never use modern smokeless powder, or any mix of smokeless powder, in cva rifles. If youve ever wanted to build your own hunting or target rifle, or simply want an heirloom to have over the fireplace, the traditions firearms muzzleloader. The kentucky rifle matches classic beauty with outstanding performance. Traditions has crafted the percussion kentucky rifle kit to be an accurate representation of the classic rifle and have integrated key features and upgrades to enhance the.
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