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Originally Posted by Talewinds View Post
Beautiful.
Are these the same Pennsylvania rifles that gained popularity with the revolutionary forces due to their accuracy at long distances?
YEP...

They aka Kentucky rifles...In the early 1700's alot of German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania bringing the old world gun makers art with them. Some of the contemporary makers even make their own barrels and locks in the traditional way...or they purchase one from a custom maker. This stuff can be considered to be a Folk Art..
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