This full size plan drawing depicts a longrifle in the style of Isaac Haines, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, circa 1770 with 42" swamped barrel. The book Artistic Ingredients of the Longrifle by Dr. George Shumway indicates the Isaac Haines may have been the most influential gun maker in Lancaster County. This replica, made by J.E. Brown is on display in our shop. John Bivins made the Lancaster County style rifle famous, producing the 1776 commemorative rifles for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We offer fully inlet Lancaster County style stocks for 38", and 42" swamped barrels.
This plan drawing includes full size color photos, showing the rifle in detail. Line art and descriptive text reveal the hidden details and tips to the gun maker. Our best plan drawing ever, our goal is to inspire you to create your own longrifle from our 1770 era Lancaster longrifle parts!
This plan drawing includes full size color photos, showing the rifle in detail. Line art and descriptive text reveal the hidden details and tips to the gun maker. Our best plan drawing ever, our goal is to inspire you to create your own longrifle from our 1770 era Lancaster longrifle parts!
BOOK-ABPL
Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle,
an illustrated instruction manual,
by Dixon, Ehrig, and Miller
BOOK-GGC
The Gunsmith of Grenville County,
Building the American Longrifle
illustrated instruction manual, revised edition,
spiral bound, by Peter A. Alexander
BOOK-GTP
Gunsmithing Tips & Projects,
a collection of the best ideas,
second edition from Rifle Magazine Due back in stock late 2025
BOOK-GUN-CRAFT-SET
Gun Craftsmanship Manuals - 8 Piece Set
BOOK-M-V1
Metalworking, Volume One,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-M-V2
Metalworking, Volume Two
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-RAL
Recreating the American Longrifle
by William Buchele, George Shumway, Peter Alexander
BOOK-SVS
Simplified V Springs,
easy home tempering instructions,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-TAT
Tubes and Tools,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-W-V1
Woodwork, Volume One,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
BOOK-W-V2
Woodwork, Volume Two,
a how-to booklet,
by Kit Ravenshear
PLAN-1770
Plan Drawing,
in the style of Isaac Haines,
1770 era Lancaster County longrifle,
full size drawing with full size color photo
PLAN-NW
Plan drawing,
full exact size, with tips for assembly,
Northwest Trade Gun,
circa 1816 - Barnett
PLAN-US-1803
Plan drawing,
full size line art,,
U. S. Model 1803 Harper's Ferry Rifle
