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beast44k

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Long rifle distinction
« on: February 20, 2011, 04:58:15 AM »
I ended up buying a couple rifles at Rock Island this weekend, and am trying to get a grip on long rifle terminology.
One is a half stock and the other is a full stock (auction #309, if photos would help).

What is the difference between a Penn, KY, Ohio, and Tenn rifles?
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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2011, 05:17:52 AM »
The terms Pennsylvania rifle and Kentucky rifle are used interchangeably and refer to rifles that were generally made in Pennyslvania.  When the term Ohio and other states are used, they are generally Kentucky style rifles that were made in those
states.   I would recommend if you are planning to invest in them, that you do
more research before you put your money on the line.  There are many nuances
in the valuation of these rifles.  Enjoy your new journey and welcome aboard!
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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2011, 06:34:19 AM »
Begin to browse the Museum and Library on this site. You should have fun and learn alot.
Also you might want to have "us" comment on the guns you bought. I welcome you to Email pictures  to me and we will consider placing them in the Museum. Certainly you will get candid thought from " The Committee."
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beast44k

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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2011, 07:14:28 AM »
My area of interest is in F&I and Revolutionary War flintlocks, and these 2 rifles were....get this....a mistaken bid.
They're both pretty awesome, but they're more than 50 later than my preferred era, so I'll sell at least one of them, I just need to know what I have.
I'll get photos up on Monday or Tuesday, so until then thanks for the replies.
« Last Edit: February 20, 2011, 07:04:54 PM by beast44k »
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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2011, 07:34:04 PM »
Do you mean these two??
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John Robbins

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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2011, 08:32:08 PM »
Nice rifles! The bottom appears to be a Jamestown, NC gun; highly desirable. I don't think that I would call either of these two pieces a 'mistake'. Far better guns than the first two that started out my collection. Rev War guns are hard to find and are usually hugely expensive, but these two could give you an edge in trading toward what you really want. Good luck!
Dick
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beast44k

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Re: Long rifle distinction
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011, 08:32:23 PM »
After talking to Michael Briggs, I have a little more info about the rifles, so again thanks for the help Michael.

Not sure how to load photos here, so I've attached a link to my Photobucket page.
http://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/beast44k/guns/

Thanks again!
« Last Edit: February 22, 2011, 08:27:26 PM by beast44k »
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