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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: LilysDad on August 01, 2022, 12:47:37 AM

Title: Pennsylvania Gunmakers in the 19th Century
Post by: LilysDad on August 01, 2022, 12:47:37 AM

What became of gunmaking in Pennsylvania in the 19th century? Did the firearms evolve with the times? Or, did they simply die out?

Title: Re: Pennsylvania Gunmakers in the 19th Century
Post by: WESTbury on August 01, 2022, 04:25:31 AM

Very definitely did not die out. Check out Henry Leman, Brown & Tetley, James H. Johnston.

Title: Re: Pennsylvania Gunmakers in the 19th Century
Post by: RAT on August 01, 2022, 06:14:37 AM

Depends on when in the 19th century. Early 1800's... styles were still changing with the times. That continued through the 1850's. It was the Civil War, industrialization, and cartridge firearms that really changed everything. Muzzleloaders continued in Appalachia into the early 20th century. By the 1870's in the north, such as Pennsylvania, I think they evolved to be used more in competitive shooting than in daily use.

Title: Re: Pennsylvania Gunmakers in the 19th Century
Post by: LilysDad on August 01, 2022, 11:14:27 PM

Thanks for your replies!