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American long rifles

Scope note

American-made muzzleloading flintlock rifles manufactured, mainly in Pennsylvania, from the Revolution to the late 19th century, characterized by a long octagonal barrel, maple stock, brass fittings, and ornamental openwork mounts.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037183

Broader Terms used

rifles (long guns)

Narrower Terms used

plains rifles

Equivalent Terms used

American long rifle

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13yrs ago

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