The American longrifle, also known as the Kentucky rifle, was the finest rifle in the world for over a century. As this beautifully illustrated book shows, the gunmakers of western Pennsylvania were second to none in their skill and artistry. From the first settling of the land west of the Alleghenies, local gunsmiths produced the rifles that enabled the frontier family to survive in the wilderness. Richard F. Rosenberger and Charles Kaufmann have written the definative work on the guns and gunsmiths of Allegheny and ...
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The American longrifle, also known as the Kentucky rifle, was the finest rifle in the world for over a century. As this beautifully illustrated book shows, the gunmakers of western Pennsylvania were second to none in their skill and artistry. From the first settling of the land west of the Alleghenies, local gunsmiths produced the rifles that enabled the frontier family to survive in the wilderness. Richard F. Rosenberger and Charles Kaufmann have written the definative work on the guns and gunsmiths of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties from the mid-eighteenth century to about 1870, with an emphasis on the \u201cgolden age\u201d (1785-1815). They present a brief history of the longrifle, an introduction to its manufacture and use in western Pennsylvania in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, biographies of all major gunmakers, and detailed descriptions of known guns. They include fifty-eight longrifles and pistols, each one photographed in three views. Several are shown in full color. Close-ups reveal the exceptionally fine detail on some of the rifles. The American longrifle evolved slowly from its European ancestor, beginning about 1725. In order to survive on the frontier, settlers required a weapon of greater accuracy, lighter weight, increased efficiency in the use of powder and ball, and longer range. Over time, these requirements stimulated the development of a new rifle, which became the finest firearm of its day. The longrifle may have been a necessity, but it was often a work of art as well, with a finely carved and inlaid stock and an intricately designed patch box. This book will establish western Pennsylvania as an important site in the manufacture of the American longrifle. It will be essential reading for collectors and for anyone interested in the history of this area.
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First edition (hardback). Oblong 4to (23cm by 28cm), xxxiv, 139pp. Illustrated throughout in b&w, plus 8pp colour plates. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. There is some light rippling of the text block; otherwise, the book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0822937271.
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Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. Black cloth over boards with gilt particulars to spine. Pages are clean and unmarked. Text block is clean and unmarked. Boards are clean and bright with light rubbing to corners and ends of spine. Binding is tight, spine leans slightly. Dust jacket is clean and bright with light wear to extremities and one closed tear to top edge of front cover. Dust jacket is covered in a protective mylar jacket.
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Very Good. 1993. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Oblong quarto. xxxiv & 139 pp. Profusely illustrated. Mild shelf wear to dust jacket. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Antiques & Collectibles).
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Used book in good and clean conditions. Pages and cover are intact. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.
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Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0822937271. B&W & Color Photography; Oblong Small 4to 9"-11" tall; 139 pages; 1993 University of Pittsburgh Press. Oblong HC/DJ. 1st edition. Snugly bound and neat in clean, crisp edged pictorial dust jacket. Mild shelf/handling evidence to jacket edges and surfaces. Profusely illustrated with color and b&w photographs of period longrifles, some historical photos and reproductions of ledger pages etc. Neat, fresh, handsome copy. NF/VG+. Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. As New. Still in the original shrinkwrap. Illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, charts, inserts, portraits, diagrams and facsimiles. The dust jacket is not clipped. No remainder marks. Not an ex-library copy. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation in heavy cardboard box. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984.; B&W diagrams, charts, photos, & color photos; Oblong 8vo.; 139 pages.
