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Ol' Buffalo Muzzleloader Guide
Muzzle loader shooting tips for loading, shooting and safety with black powder.History of the Kentucky Longrifle
The "Kentucky" rifle was first developed in Pennsylvania by Germanic settlers who had emigrated from their homeland. Designers and Purveyors of the CoPilot Rifle.High Performance Muzzleloading
The Official Website of the Norther American Muzzleloader AssociationSighting in a Muzzleloader
Throughout the process of sighting the rifle, it is wise to make changes in the sights only after having fired a number of shots, never a single oneMuzzleloader Stock Finishing, Refinishing and Building
A how-to site on refinishing and building rifle stocks and glass and pillar bedding.
Gun Dealers & Builders
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Restoration Firearms.
Restoration Firearms has recreated the beautiful Hawken Rifle, handcrafted one at a time using the finest materials available. The rifles are made by a professional craftsman either as exact replicas or in a custom version more suitable for hunting
Contact Greg Marts at (916) 791-0596 email me at info@restorationfirearms.comAceros de Hispania
The largest Spanish maker of muzzleloaders and black powder rifles, both percussion and flintlockAl Edge - Master Gunmaker and Gunsmith(USA)
Gallery of Virginia longrifles made by Al Edge, representative of firearms for sale. Includes production photos of a 12 gauge shotgun, as well as contact information.Andreas Baumkircher
Master GunsmithArmisport(Italy)
An Italian manufacturer of replica U.S. black powder muskets and riflesAlbion Small Arms
UK-based manufacturers of reproduction muzzleloaders for shooters and re-enactors. 14th through 19th century models availableAmerican Longrifles
American Longrifles is dedicated to the study and building of historically correct American longrifles otherwise known as Kentucky rifle Reproductions of early American Henry, Winchester and Sharp rifles by Uberti
Arnold Arms Inc.(USA)
A full line of rifles with their new "Apollo" action makes Arnold Rifles the most accurate and trouble free in the world.Axtell Rifle Company/The Riflesmith
Manufacturer of the New Model 1877 Sharps black powder cartridge rifle and rifle sights.Andreas Baumkircher
Master GunsmithBallard Rifle Company (USA)
A master gunmaker who specializes in 18 Century Pennsylvania Long Rifles. These are works of art comparable to any guns of the same genre on the market
Battery Gun Company
Manufacturer of full size Gatling Guns.Bill Shipman Riflemaker (USA)
Reproduction Single Shot Rifles made to the original Ballard Patent
Black Hart Long Arms
Custom gunmaker; produce 10 to 12 handmade long guns. Each one is a copy of an existing historic piece of the 1740 - 1840 period.Black Jack Creek Muzzleloading
Providing muzzleloading firearms, supplies and accessories.Black Powder Gun Shop
Black powder guns of all types built, bought, sold, traded. Gunsmithing done. FFL.BlackpowderArms.com
Purveyors of reproduction muskets, rifles, pistols -- flintlock and percussionThe Blunderbuss
Denver, Colorado's finest purveyor of black powder, muzzle loading, and cap and ball firearms and supplieCabin Creek Muzzleloading (USA)
Offers semi-custom and custom made muzzleloading rifles recreated in the styles of the 1700's. They also have gun kits, accouterments, used guns and a full range of muzzleloading gunsmith servicesCalvary Longrifles
Custom built Early American Longrifles and pistols from the 1750 to 1850 time period. Quality built one at a time.Clark Industries/York County Gun Works
Custom flintlock rifles, pistols and shotguns, as well as locks by J. Clark.Caywood Gunmakers(USA)
Builder of English and French Fusils
Chadick's, Inc.
Purveyors of Vintage American and European FirearmsCimarron Firearms
Makers of some very nice reproduction firearms from the black powder era - Fredericksburg, TexasClark Industries/York County Gun Works (USA)
Custom flintlock rifles, pistols and shotguns, as well as locks by J. Clark
Cliff Fuller Antique Firearms and Accessories
Antique firearms dealer, specializing in muzzle loading sporting firearms, reloading tools, and accessories.Colonial Gun Works & Supplies
Monroe, MichiganClover Machine Ltd.
Custom blackpowder cannons built to your specs.Contemporary Longrifle Association
Collectors, makers, and students dedicated to the making of contemporary longrifles, accoutrements and related items made within the twentieth century.Colt Black Powder (USA)
Blackpowder Rifles and Pistols made by the company that started it all
Conneticut Valley Arms
The best in muzzleloading rifles, pistols, revolvers and accessories in the world. Our commitment is in manufacturing the best quality and the most accurate muzzleloading products at an affordable price.CPA Rifles (USA)
Headquarters for Schuetzen & BP Rifles and accessoriesCurious House (India)
Manufacturers and exporters of muzzleloaders, antique guns and pistols, spare parts and edged weapons. Since 1815
Custom Muzzleloader Works by T.A. Brown
Custom, handmade black powder rifles, pistols, and buckskinning accessories.Custom Muzzleloader Works by TA Brown
Handmade black powder rifles, pistols, and buckskinning accessories for the hunter, collector, and reenactment enthusiast.Custom Muzzleloaders
Offering custom made black powder rifles, handmade knives, gunstocks, and knife handle blanks.Davide Pedersoli
Produces modern, historic and replica black powder pistols, rifles and revolvers in many popular calibres.Diamondback Products
Designer and builder of the M45-G 175 caliber black powder muzzleloader golf ball cannon.Flintlock Guns - How Stuff Works:
Many pictures and videos help describe the flintlock mechanism and the guns that used it.Dixie Gun Works (USA)
Dixie Gun Works was started in 1948, and in 1954 was the first company in America to introduce mass production muzzleloading replica firearms.Dixon Muzzleloading Shop (USA)
Dixon Muzzleloading Shop in Kempton, PA publisher of "The Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle" by Chuck DixonDonelson Custom Muzzleloaders
Designer and builder of custom black powder rifles, smoothbores, pistols, hand-forged knives, hawks, and tools needed by buckskinners, reenactors, shooting enthusiasts, and collectors.Al Edge, Gunmaker
Ruther Glen, Caroline County, VirginiaEitner R8ifles
Iron Mounted Southern GunsNeil Fields Riflesmith
This riflesmith has been building muzzleloading firearms since 1975. In that time I have worked for Green River Rifle Works of Roosevelt, Utah and Charles Hunter LTD of Australia. I build custom rifles, smoothbores and pistols and scaled down firearms for people that prefer a smaller weapon. I also do restoration work and repairs on custom or original arms.FrenchFusil.com
Specializing in custom built French smoothbores - Tarentum, PAThe Hawken Shop
In the early 1800's Jake and Sam Hawken formed a family partnership as gun-makers in St. Louis and began producing their "Hawken Rifle". In 1990 Greg Roberts and Claudette Greene purchased "The Hawken Shop" to preserve this valued part of Americana. The classic "Hawken" has returnedJim Chambers Flintlocks, Inc
Designer and manufacturer of quality flintlocksJim Chambers Flintlocks, Inc
Designer and manufacturer of quality flintlocksKennedy Firearms
Beautiful antique pistol makerEric Kettenburg, Gunsmith
Hand made longrifles, muskets, and fine fowlers of the American Colonial Period - New Albany, PennsylvaniaKilldeer (USA)
Authentic, functioning replicas of "Killdeer", the rifle used in the movie - The Last of the Mohicanss. Firearm features and ordering information is available.Knight Rifles
Designer and manufacturer of in-line muzzleloader rifles. Features a dealer locator, online shopping, company profile and contact information.Lazzeroni Arms Company (USA)
Fine hunting rifles and cartridges for unsurpassed accuracy (USA)
Leipers Fork Flintlocks
Custom made black powder flintlock rifles and pistols built by Greg Murry.Lewis & Clarke Rifles
Set of 200 numbered rifles, powder horns and bags will be a collector's prize investment. Rifles are supported by the Contemporary Long Rifle Association and The National Muzzle Loader Rifle Association as a true and accurate reproduction of the Lewis & Clark expedition and "The rifle that opened the West."Longhunters Mercantile Inc.
Dennis Dimeck, the owner, has been an avid outdoor enthusiast since he was a youth. Dennis has been a toolmaker and gun builder his entire career.Loyalist Arms and Repairs
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADALyman Muzzleloaders
Truely high quality, user friendly "user friendly" Advanced Muzzleloader systemsMarkesbery Muzzleloaders, Inc
Truely high quality, user friendly "user friendly" Advanced Muzzleloader systemsLyman Products
Makers of a fine line of muzzleloading firearms. - Middletown, ConnecticutMcC Custom Machine - Custom Breeching and Custom Muzzleloaders
Custom breeching for muzzle loading rifles, pistols and shotguns. Complete custom muzzleloaders built. - Las Cruces, NMMainmast Conservation
Specializes in cannon repair and conservation, historic artillery and historic metalwork, barrel repairs, replica carriages, metal forgings, replica inert and blank firing cannons for sale or hire.Museum and Collector Specialties
Repairing, restoring, and re-creating historic field guns, their carriages, and support vehicles. Business maintains an ongoing research interest inLoomis' Battery, lst Michigan Light Artillery (Battery A).Merriman Gun and Knife Works
Manufacturer of the Merriman Knife PistolMile Run Muzzloaders
Maker of fine Pennslvania (Kentucky) long rifles, fowlers and pistols of Lancaster, York, Lehigh, Bucks, Bedford and Berks counties. Also Hudson Valley Fowlers, Virginia rifles and smoothbores.Muzzle Loading Hunter Store
Discover muzzle loader hunting with muzzle loading news, inline rifle guide and extensive FAQs. Shop now for muzzle loading rifles, bullets, sabots, and accessories. Secure ordering. Fast shipping.Muzzleloaders Builders Supply
A complete line of patchboxes, sideplates, toeplates and all other partsMuzzle Loading Skills
Supplies for the in-line muzzleloader; from binoculars and scopes to cleaning equipment and ammunition. Free shipping!Navy Arms Replicas
Pennsylvania & Kentucky Firearms: The sweeping, graceful lines of this style of rifle make it one of the most recognizable arms in American history.North Star West Home Page
Suppliers of historically correct reproductions of smooth-bore muzzleloading flintlock trade guns.Northern Rifleman
The "Northern Rifleman" can service all of your shooting and rendezvous needs; carrying a complete line of fowlers, shotguns, trade guns, military muskets, pistols, and rifles as well as many other firearms and kits. A licensed firearms dealer.October Country
Manufacture of the Great American Sporting Rifle. Large bore rifle .62 caliber to .85 caliberPalmetto Arms
Replicas of American muzzleloading and single action firearms. Products include: derringers, cap and ball revolvers, flintlock and percussion pistols and rifles.Pedersoli Replica Arms Co.
Handmade Luxury antique firearmsPennsylvania Longrifles Inc
Custom Made LongriflesRestorationFirearms.com
Hand crafted black powder rifles made the traditional way, including custom handmade Hawken rifles and Thompson/Center Hawken conversions.Thompson Center Arms
High quality manufacturer of muzzleloaders
Oklahoma Territory Arms (USA)
Makers and Restorers of Antique American Arms
Pacific Rifle Company (USA)
About the Zephyr, an underhammer percussion rifle that this company produces. The site includes specifications, loading data, a little history and contact information.Pedersoli Replica Arms Co.
Handmade Luxury antique firearmsPennsylvania Longrifles Inc
Custom Made LongriflesRonald Scott (USA)
Handcrafted, flintlock firearm reproductions and restoration, including Jaegers, American longrifles and other stylesShiloh Sharps Rifles
Manufacturer of reproduction Sharps 1874 black powder cartridge rifles. Includes available models, a trophy room, user forum, online store, and contact information.Snake River Rifle Works (USA)
Hawken Rifles, Long Rifles, & Muzzle Loading gunsJedediah Starr Muzzleloading (USA)
Muzzleloading and Blackpowder Cartridge Firearms, Kits, Components, Ammunition and Accessories for the Builder, Hunter, Shooter, Re-enactor and Collector.Tennessee Valley Manufacturing (TVM) The Gentleman Hunter(USA)
Muzzleloading Rifles and Supplies, Custom Carving, Engraving, Scrimshaw & Handmade PouchesThompson Center Arms
High quality manufacturer of muzzleloaders
