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The Kentucky Long-Rifle is known alternatively as the Pennsylvania Long-Rifle, and the American Long-Rifle. Being from the Commonwealth of Kentucly the author of this answer asserts that Kentucky Long-Rifle is the one and true proper name. Now, as to the meat of the question.
This long pattern of rifle first appeared in Pennsylvania as a product of German immigrants to the American Colonies. Due to its capabilities the gun rapidly proliferated from there.
This type of firearm came to be known as the 'Kentucky Long-Rifle' in later years for a number of reasons. The most important of which would be that in colonial times the men of Kentucky had a reputation not only as hunters; but as Sharpshooters wielding this distinctive family of long-rifles.
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Is a Kentucky rifle a shotgun?
Rifles and shotguns are separate types of firearm. The Kentucky Long-Rifle was as its name implies a rifle, not a shotgun.
Which craftsman developed the Long Rifle?
S&w
What has the author Robert Lagemann written?
Robert Lagemann has written: 'The long rifle' -- subject(s): Kentucky rifle
How much does the Kentucky long rifle cost?
YOu can spend 100-10000 USD on one.
22 long rifle smokeless?
Developed in the late 1800's
How many rounds did the Kentucky long rifle hold?
One. It was a single shot muzzle loader.
How do you disassemble a 45 cal Kentucky long percussion rifle muzzleloader?
You need the services of a gunsmith
About how long is a flintlock rifle?
Varies. European Jager rifles were shorter, and fired larger bullets. The Pennsylvania rifle (miscalled the Kentucky rifle) were of smaller caliber, but longer- about 5 feet.
What are the ratings and certificates for Kentucky Rifle - 1955?
Kentucky Rifle - 1955 is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:16 Norway:12
Who created the Kentucky Long rifle?
nobody really knows who made it, but it was a group of foreign gunsmiths in the mid-1600's
What weapons were used in America in the 1700's?
Kentucky Rifle was used, it was long ranged and silent and in service from 1700 to 1900.
Does a Kentucky long rifle need flint?
That depends... Early versions of the Kentucky Long-Rifle were flintlock guns and thus required flint to ignite the powder in the flash-pan. Later versions were made to use percussion caps; while many of the older flintlocks were modified by gunsmiths and 'upgraded' to percussion caps.
