This plan drawing illustrates a John Armstrong longrifle. The plans notes some variations in decoration, with additional notes on assembly. Flint shown, drum and nipple percussion ignition is discussed. The John Armstrong, Emmitsburg, Maryland longrifle you build can be as handsome as it is accurate! Use our detailed drawing, with tips and hints for assembly to avoid mistakes.
BOOK-ABPL
Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle,
an illustrated instruction manual,
by Dixon, Ehrig, and Miller
BOOK-GGC
The Gunsmith of Grenville County,
Building the American Longrifle
illustrated instruction manual, revised edition,
spiral bound, by Peter A. Alexander
BOOK-GTP
Gunsmithing Tips & Projects,
a collection of the best ideas,
second edition from Rifle Magazine Due back in stock late 2025
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Gun Craftsmanship Manuals - 8 Piece Set
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Metalworking, Volume One,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-M-V2
Metalworking, Volume Two
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-RAL
Recreating the American Longrifle
by William Buchele, George Shumway, Peter Alexander
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Simplified V Springs,
easy home tempering instructions,
by Kit Ravenshear
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Tubes and Tools,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
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Woodwork, Volume One,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-W-V2
Woodwork, Volume Two,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
PLAN-1770
Plan Drawing,
in the style of Isaac Haines,
1770 era Lancaster County longrifle,
full size drawing with full size color photo
PLAN-NW
Plan drawing,
full exact size, with tips for assembly,
Northwest Trade Gun,
circa 1816 - Barnett
PLAN-US-1803
Plan drawing,
full size line art,,
U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle
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