Kentucky Long Rifle

[barrage]

As the title suggests, I'm looking for a rifle or kit of similar fashion, but have no idea where to start looking or who is a reputable source.

As it is, I think it'd be a really great project and downright cool to have a replica of our forefathers' rifles mounted above my sofa.

No point in a kit or rifle with ANYthing not American on it. Budget's not too much of an issue, but I'd prefer not to spend modern firearm prices for a working replica of something that existed 250 years ago either.

Thanks in advance and I'm aware the term "Kentucky Long Rifle" refers to no specific weapon in particular.

[GOEX FFF]

First, depends on your budget.

Dixie sells a few of them - You'll pay starting from $450 and up.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.php?cPath=22_92_186_190

Pedersoli is a good brand.
Lyman makes a few too and are on the cheaper end -

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Black_Powder_Muzzleloader_pr-4782.aspx

Traditions also makes a kit -

http://www.cabelas.com/traditional-rifles-shotguns-traditions-8482-kentucky-rifle-kit.shtml

Most of the repros or kits you'll find in a reasonable budget will probably be Italian made.

[polo.45]

My Dad gave me this one...

[barrage]

Thanks goexx, that's exactly the kind of help I was looking for. Can definitely research my options from what you listed.

[Tanner68]

You can't go wrong with a Lymans Great Plains in 50 or 54 cal. It is a repro of a Hawkens rifle. Lots of people start with that as their first, and I have never heard any regrets.

Check out Cherrys too....

http://www.cherrys.com/ped_prep.htm

[ROOS_HAPPENS]

Dixie has finished custom rifles. Just type in "custom flintlock rifle" in their search engine.
Track of the Wolf has very high quality long rifle kits.

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Category.aspx/588

This topic just came up earlier in this forum. See what historical period of rifle you like most.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=647121

I "think" that the Lyman Great Plains Rifles are made in Italy...not sure, but they're fine rifles. Also, consider the Thompson Center Hawkens, which are American made & also high quality. Being more from the Plains period, both of these aren't really Kentucky long rifles, though.

[Alan Block]

If you are looking for something with 100% American content then your choices are limited to more expensive rifles and kits. Track of the Wolf has these starting at around $550 but there is some sophisticated work that needs to be done on your part. A kit with drop-in parts like a Pedersoli, Traditions, CVA etc are made in Europe (Italy, Spain). A 'Kentucky' rifle can be flint or percussion, full or half-stocked but is definitely Not a plains rifle. Look through the online catalogs of TotW, Chambers or TVM to get a handle on the style you want. Dont rush it and choose wisely Padawan.
I built this one from scratch.