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The long rifle, also known as the Kentucky rifle, Pennsylvania rifle, or American long rifle, is a muzzle-loading firearm used for hunting and warfare. It was one of the first commonly-used rifles.
May 4, 2020 · Learn how the Kentucky Rifle evolved from German and English influences and became a powerful weapon for hunting and warfare in the 18th and 19th centuries. Discover how riflemen used their skills and accuracy to change the course of battles like Saratoga and New Orleans.
May 13, 2022 · Learn how the Kentucky rifle evolved from the European jaeger, became the symbol of American frontiersmen, and influenced the country's destiny. See stunning photos of original and replica Kentucky rifles and their features.
Apr 24, 2023 · THE FIRST, and perhaps the most important, truly American firearm was the Kentucky rifle, a weapon which for more than a century was considered the world’s best and chalked up records that still command respect.
Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the history and impact of the Kentucky Long Rifle, one of the most iconic firearms in American history. Discover how this rifle revolutionized hunting and warfare on the frontier with its accuracy, range and reliability.
Sep 20, 2023 · The Kentucky long rifle not only helped America to win its freedom but also helped to revolutionize warfare. It finally dawned on military commanders around the globe that perhaps marching in lines toward each other wasn’t the best way to stay alive.
Feb 17, 2016 · Historian and gunsmith Harold Edwards details the specifications and long-range accuracy of the Kentucky Long Rifle. It figured prominently in the Battle of New Orleans and in other conflicts...
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