Learn more › In the hands of men like Boone, Kenton, and Wetzel, the flintlock rifle helped shape North America as we know it today. Flintlock rifles won our War of Independence and went west ...

The Long Land Pattern musket was reliable and had ... The Long Rifle, also known as the Kentucky Rifle, was a flintlock rifle with a longer barrel compared to the muskets of the time, measuring ...

The flintlock pictured here is a typical British "Brown Bess" musket. Marks on the gun indicate that it was used by German mercenaries during the American Revolution. 1637 - First use of firearms ...

It is somewhat ironic, however, that the event is perhaps more beneficial for novice muzzleloader shooters – especially those using flintlock rifles for hunting and competition. Seminars are ...