« on: April 16, 2024, 01:37:51 AM »
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https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=80949.0Statement from Wallace
The following photos are of a rifle Wallace Gusler is making. Its style is based on the two long rifles attributed to Hans Jacob Honaker (from Switzerland, the shop that was located near the Shenandoah River, between Strasburg and Front Royal VA 1764 - 1791)
The brass barreled rifle is dated 1771 by Honaker (RCA VOL II #103). The second rifle dates to 1775 - 1780. It has a side plate that was replaced in 1789 "A Moode Sept 15 1789".
In Augusta County VA 3 Andrew Moodys are cited 1768 - 1790s. One of these men moved to TN in 1789 and had this rifle updated by adding a hook beech and draw loops (see Shumway VOL II pages 610 and 616.
Photos begin by making a butt piece pattern for casting, it is made from a juniper limb I grew in the backyard.
Both rifles will be at the TN KY Rifle show this weekend (Friday 4/19 - Sat 4/20/24) The Rifle being made will also be there (all will be on Wallace's table).
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