This rifle is an exacting copy of a rifle by Melchoir Fordney. The original is displayed by the Lancaster Historical society, Lancaster, PA. The beautifully figured piece of curly maple was faithfully carved as Fordney had done on the original. The patchbox was handcut as well as the inlays. The […]
This rifle inspired by the work of John Rupp and Jacob Albright in typical of a Lehigh Valley rifle. The roman nose profile of the stock just seems to make the rifle hang on target without effort. The patchbox was entirely hand cut and formed. The original can be seen […]