American Longrifle
Gunsmith Nicholas Hawk American
Not on view
Although unsigned, this rifle can be identified as the work of Nicholas Hawk, a gunsmith active in the eastern part of Northampton (later Monroe) County. Less elaborate than some rifles made by Hawk, it still displays the chief hallmarks of his individual style, including a long and narrow patch box with a spiky head piece, simple but effective decorative engraving on the brass fittings, and the dramatically elongated contour of its slender gunstock, made of curly maple with dark diagonal striping on a light-brown background.
This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
