American Longrifle
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Bonewitz was unfailingly consistent in the decoration of his rifles. Signature features that identify his work include the distinctive silhouette of the patch box, here inscribed "Wommels dorf" on the lid, and his mark, IB next to a rampant lion, stamped at the base of the barrel opposite the lock.
Artwork Details
- Title: American Longrifle
- Gunsmith: John Bonewitz (American, Pennsylvania 1758–1828 Pine Grove, Pennsylvania)
- Date: ca. 1790–1800
- Geography: Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
- Culture: American, Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
- Medium: Wood, iron, brass, silver
- Dimensions: L. 60 in. (152.4 cm); L. of barrel 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm); Cal. .49 in. (12.44 mm); Wt. 9 lb. 1.6 oz. (4127 g)
- Classification: Firearms-Guns-Flintlock
- Credit Line: Private Collection
- Object Number: L.2019.15.1
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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