At least 50 long rifles steeped in tradition and heritage will be presented early next month at a museum in Southeast Pennsylvania, according to a press release.
The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Lancaster County is presenting "The Golden Age of an American Art Form: The Lancaster Long Rifle" and the display pieces will be drawn from the museum, other museums and and private collections. Some of the rifles to be displayed will be presented for the first time ever.
"Lancaster County gunsmiths were craftsmen who excelled at producing exquisite, hand-made pieces incorporating highly refined artistic carving, engraving and inlaying while at the same time satisfying the need for accurate hunting weapons," museum site director James Lewars said.
Some rifles were crafted by renowned gunsmiths and demonstrate detail and effort that establish the rifles within the purview of artwork.
Also on display will be pistols, powder horns, game bags, gunsmithing tools and contemporary images of the long rifle.
Opening March 11, the exhibit - which is receiving funding from a Richard C. von Hess Foundation grant - runs through December.
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