Kentucky rifles and early American flintlock pistols represent some of the finest craftsmanship of America’s golden age of gunmaking. From a rare matched pair of silver-mounted, inscribed flintlock pistols by William Miller Sheets to beautifully carved Pennsylvania and Lehigh long rifles, this collection showcases the artistry, ingenuity, and history behind some remarkable early American firearms.
Featuring rifles signed by Henry Koons, Nicholas Beyer, and John Bonewitz, an ornate Lehigh smooth rifle, and an award-winning John Sherry-attributed Pennsylvania long rifle, these examples offer a closer look at the makers, techniques, and stories that define the American long rifle. Each firearm has its own character, from intricate carving and engraved inlays to unusual configurations and historical connections that make these pieces so compelling to collectors.
00:00 – Rare American Flintlock Pistols by William Miller Sheets
00:35 – What Are Kentucky Pistols?
01:15 – The History of William Miller Sheets and John Blackford
02:35 – The Provenance and Rarity of the Pistol Pair
03:51 – Four Remarkable Kentucky Rifles
04:10 – Henry Koons, Nicholas Beyer and John Bonewitz Rifles
04:38 – The Art and Craftsmanship of the American Long Rifle
05:56 – The Golden Age of American Rifle Making
06:20 – The Lehigh Smooth Rifle and Buck-and-Ball Gun
07:14 – Intricate Inlays, Engraving and Patchbox Details
08:25 – Animal-Head Patchboxes on Kentucky Rifles
09:30 – The Award-Winning John Sherry Rifle
10:37 – John Sherry Attribution and Historical Provenance
11:25 – The .54-Caliber Pennsylvania Long Rifle
11:48 – Engraved Brass Mounts and Relief Carving
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