Flintlock Swivel-Breech Longrifle

David Boyer

American, Pennsylvania, Manheim Township 1806–1883 Orwigsburg

Dateca. 1830–40

MediumSteel, wood (curly maple, hickory), brass, silver

DimensionsL. 55 5/8 in. (141.3 cm); L. of barrel 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm); Cal. of smooth bore 38 in. (9.7 mm); Cal. of rifled bore .37 in. (9.4 mm); Wt. 12 lb. 3 oz. (5528.2 g)

CultureAmerican, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationFirearms-Guns-Flintlock

Gift of Marion Eppley, 1956

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