• Early Virginia Rifle

    This gun was inspired by the work of F. Klette, Sevensburg,VA (RCA # 123) . The gun was built using an outstanding piece of curly Ash. The wood is beautifully raise carved and then stained a honey brown color that reflects both the carving and the curl in the wood. […]

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  • Melchoir Fordney Rifle

    This rifle is a very close copy of the Melchoir Fordney rifle shown on page 41 of Kindig’s book, Thoughts on the Kentucky Rifle in its Golden Age. I examined the original rifle and sketched the details, so this is a very close copy. The rifle has a 44” Colerain […]

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  • Southern Mountain Rifle

    This gun was built in the general style of those produced in the southern mountains. The iron hardware is rust browned as is the 42 inch long Green Mountain 7/8 inch straight 50 cal. Barrel. The barrel has a long tang ending in a “lollypop.” This theme is also reflected […]

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