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Offline Dennis Glazener

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The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« on: February 06, 2014, 07:30:21 PM »
The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork?
by James Melchor and Tim Newbern
www.ehcnc.org/decorative-arts/historic-trades/the-kentucky-rifle/

There are also some interesting articles in the "Decorative Arts" that I am sure many will enjoy.

Thanks to Jim and Tom for their Kentucky Rifle contribution to the the "Edenton Historic Commision".
Dennis
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2014, 09:24:33 PM »
Dennis, Great article. Thanks for posting.
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2014, 09:37:48 PM »
Wow, that's a great article!  :)
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2014, 10:00:58 PM »
Wow!  Thank you

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Offline Majorjoel

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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2014, 10:42:13 PM »
Thanks Dennis!  Great article and some sweet longrifles pictured in full living color!
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2014, 01:34:59 AM »
  Well the article is well written with the exception of the McArthur pistols which they describe as over under
double barrel pistols?  The photos don't reflect that.
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2014, 01:36:49 AM »
Nicely done article!
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2014, 08:49:02 PM »
Quote from: Shreckmeister on February 07, 2014, 01:34:59 AM
  Well the article is well written with the exception of the McArthur pistols which they describe as over under
double barrel pistols?  The photos don't reflect that.

The photo below should help with that.

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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2014, 09:31:56 PM »
Thanks for posting that up Dennis! Great article!
John
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2014, 10:44:51 PM »
Apologies for scrutiny of article.  Never expected to see 2 bores within one octagon
barrel.  Makes these pistols even more extraordinary.
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2014, 12:19:08 AM »
Added to the ALR Library: "Education and Original Research"
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Re: The Kentucky Rifle Is it a utilitarian tool or artwork by Melchor and Newbern
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2014, 07:26:49 AM »
Neat pistols!  It appears there is a revolving valve which exposes the lower vent.  I am guessing of course. Would you have to prime twice?  Or would there be a priming charge in this valve? 
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