American Long Rifle, circa 1840
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The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s, and it was famous for its long range and accuracy. Daniel Boone was perhaps the rifle's most famous user on the Kentucky frontier. This late example of the long rifle has a side or "mule-ear" hammer that was preferred by some target shooters.
The Pennsylvania or Kentucky Long Rifle was developed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the early 1700s, and it was famous for its long range and accuracy. Daniel Boone was perhaps the rifle's most famous user on the Kentucky frontier. This late example of the long rifle has a side or "mule-ear" hammer that was preferred by some target shooters.
Artifact
Rifle (Long gun)
Date Made
circa 1840
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Guns
Object ID
28.447.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Hickory (Wood)
Steel (Alloy)
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Length: 57.5 in
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