MagKarl,
1) I strongly suggest Ray's DVD if you have an interest in learning about Southern rifles. I've listed the rifles he covers below. He does a short explanation regarding characteristics for each rifle and geographic area.
Mind you, he's not going to win and Oscar for his riveting performance
but it is fantastic information.
2) "Guns and Gunmaking Tools of Southern Appalachia" by John Rice Irwin.
3) "The Gillespie Gun Makers of East Fork" by our own Dennis Glazener
4) Foxfire 5
Southern Rifles, Plain and Fancy by Ray McKnight
Great DVD by the way. His number - (520) 298-3004. $25
Southern Rifles Plain and Fancy by Ray McKnight
1. John Grandstaff – S.W., VA
2. Samuel Southerland = VA
3. Unknown with wooden Patchbox - VA or NC
4. Richards and Slocumb – S.W., VA
5. Unknown – Rowan Co, NC
6. William Lamb – Jamestown, NC
7. J.S. Armsfield – Jamestown, NC
8. Henery Ledford – Davidson Co, NC
9. Unknown – Davidson, NC
10. Unknown – Catawba, NC
11. Unknown – Moore Co. NC
12. J.H Towry
13. Higgins – SC, GA and AL
14. J.C.B. – Henderson Co, NC
15. Soddy-Daisy – S.E. , TN
16. Unknown – Unicoi Co. , N.E., TN
17. William Douglas – N.E., TN
18. Unknown – N.E., TN
19. Unknown – N.E., TN
20. Unknown – N.E., TN
21. Chunk Rifle by Pryor West – Picket Co., TN
22. Adolphus Mier – N.E., TN
23. Unknown – Arkansas
24. Unknown Pistol – N.E., TN
25. Unknown Pistol – S.W., VA
