American Long Rifle

Description:

Physical Description

American long rifle, .54 caliber, with wooden patchbox.

Specific History

This early example of the American long rifle reflects its Germanic origins. It has a wooden patchbox, for storing patches to load and clean with; a flared muzzle and thick shoulder stock which are like that of the German Jaeger rifle.

Date Made: circa 1760ca 1760

Place Made: United StatesAssociated Place: United States: PennsylvaniaUnited States: KentuckyUnited States

Subject: Colonial LifeFirearmsRelated Event: Revolution and the New Nation

Subject:

See more items in: Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military, Military

Exhibition: Price of Freedom

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.0516.01Catalog Number: 1979.0516.011979.0516.01Accession Number: 1979.0516

Object Name: rifleOther Terms: rifle; Firearms; Flintlock; .56 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa

Measurements: overall: 8 in x 60 in x 2 1/2 in; 20.32 cm x 152.4 cm x 6.35 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-1d2c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_418671

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