In researching the Shell family of gunsmiths (Martin Sr. & Jr., John and Daniel of Dauphin County, PA), I came across the following when searching Daniel Shell on the internet:
"Name found on the barrel of a five shot, .48 caliber, hand revolved Kentucky style revolving rifle. The cylinder is released for turning by pulling a button on the left side of the stock behind the cylinder. Daniel Shell was the son of Martin Shell of the same location, who produced flintlock Kentucky Rifles."
Were such rifles made in America? Can anyone recommend any references (books, articles, etc.) on revolving cylinder longrifles? Any help would be most appreciated.
Bill