American Longrifle

ca. 1820–30

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.

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Title: American Longrifle
Gunsmith: Nicholas Hawk (American, Pennsylvania 1782–1844)
Date: ca. 1820–30
Geography: Gilbert, Pennsylvania
Culture: American, Gilbert, Northampton County (now Monroe County), Pennsylvania
Medium: Steel, wood (curly maple, ash), brass, silver
Dimensions: L. 56 1/2 in. (143.5 cm); L. of barrel 41 1/8 in. (104.5 cm); Cal. .43 in. (10.9 mm); Wt. 9 lb. 7oz. (4280.8 g)
Classification: Firearms-Guns-Flintlock
Credit Line: Gift of Marion Eppley, 1956
Object Number: 56.164.1
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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