J.P. Beck
J.P. Beck worked as a gunsmith from the late 1760’s to 1811 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
Williams Flintlocks
Handcrafted longrifles faithful to the 18th-century tradition
Master Gunsmith
Hedgesville, West Virginia
Recent Additions
The collection
Early Lancaster
1770-1780 Early Lancaster-style rifle, patterned after early makers Jacob Dickertt and Valentine Fondersmith.
Jacob Ferree
Born in 1750, Jacob Ferree was the nephew of gunsmith, Joel Ferree. Jacob moved to Allegheny County in western Pennsylvania…
John Moll and Herman Rupp
This is an example of a Lehigh Co, Pennsylvania, flintlock rifle in the style of John Moll and Herman Rupp…
Andreas Albrecht
Andreas Albrecht was a German Moravian gunmaker who migrated to America in 1750.
Jacob Dickert
This left-handed rifle is patterned after the work of Jacob Dickert circa 1770-1775.
Gunmakers Fair at Kempton
Gunmakers FairOpen to the Public Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5.00 per person, per day….
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31st Annual 18th Century Market Fair
Market FairFriends of Fort Frederick State Park and the staff of Fort Frederick State Park are pleased to host the 31st annual 18th Century Market Fair. Sutlers (period vendors) selling 18th…
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The Muzzleloader Interview
The only interesting rifles are accurate rifles — those are the words of Col. Townsend Whelen, which Tim attributes as the philosophy behind each longrifle he builds.
Tim Williams is a dedicated flintlock hunter who respects the guns he builds as functional firearms first. He was building a .58 caliber rifle based on an original 1770s rifle made by York County gunsmith George Johnson — a man who crafted firearms that time hasn't forgotten.
He plans to use it for a future hunt, ensuring this isn't just one of the last major North American game animals that history hasn't bested.
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