W.B.
School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)John Bivins considered the rifle signed “W.B.” in script on the brass patch box one of the finest examples of a North Carolina longrifle. W.B.’s identity is...
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School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)This rifle signed “SMB” in script on the brass patch box is certainly related to the rifle similarly engraved WB. The patch box and finial are similar to other...
View ArticleChristian Arney
School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)Christian Arney (1795-1840) of Lincoln County, NC. There is an alternate spelling on signed guns of Christian Earney. A longrifle of note by Arney has “CA”...
View ArticleChristian Earney
Earney is an alternate spelling for Arney.See the entry for Christian Arney.
View ArticleIsaac Thompson
School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)Isaac Thompson was a gunsmith in the Paw Creek section of Mecklenburg County. He was known to engrave a silver inlay in the top flat of a barrel with his full...
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School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)The single rifle signed “LTC” in script on the brass patch box is certainly a Mecklenburg rifle as the engraving is classic for this school of makers. This rifle...
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School: Mecklenburg (North Carolina/NC)Nothing is known about this gunmaker. This single rifle is signed “MA” in script on the brass patch box. Engraved on a silver plate is “Made for John Amos ye 1 +...
View ArticleHenry W. Huffman
School: Catawba County (North Carolina/NC)Henry W. Huffman (born 1807) was known to sign his rifles either in script or stamped in block letters on the top barrel flat. The four piece patchbox was...
View ArticleSamuel Peterson
School: Catawba Valley (North Carolina/NC)Samuel Peterson was born in 1770 in Lincoln County (later divided into Catawba County).Source: Ivey, William. North Carolina Schools of Longrifles 1765-1865....
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