American Longrifle

ca. 1810

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Beyer is one of the few longrifle makers to regularly include Pennsylvania Dutch designs on his rifles, such as those seen on this example particularly in the style of its relief-carved floral decoration. Although lacking Beyer's signature, typically engraved in bold cursive lettering on the barrel, this rifle typifies his work in every other way.

Artwork Details

Overview

Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings

References

Title: American Longrifle
Gunsmith: Nicholas Beyer (American, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, ca. 1780–1850)
Date: ca. 1810
Geography: Pennsylvania
Culture: American, Pennsylvania
Medium: Wood, iron, brass, silver
Dimensions: L. 58 1/2 in. (148.6 cm); L. of barrel 42 9/16 in. (108.1 cm); Cal. .63 in. (16 mm); Wt. 8 lb. 8 oz. (3854 g)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Flintlock
Credit Line: Private Collection
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor