Kentucky Rifle

This rifle traces its heritage to the German hunting guns — light, accurate, and beautifully balanced — which helped make it one of the most popular American long guns of the frontier era. Built for both form and function, this Pedersoli reproduction captures the classic lines, handling, and finishes that defined the Kentucky long rifle.

Description
Furnished with period-correct brass furniture — butt plate, trigger guard, large patch box, side-plate thimbles, and nose cap — the rifle wears a one-piece, oil-finished walnut stock and a case-hardened lock plate for authentic character. The octagonal barrel carries a traditional blue finish, and sighting is provided by a brass blade front sight and a steel open rear sight. The bore is rifled with 8 grooves and the rifle uses musket-cap size percussion caps.

Why this model:

• Historic styling and handling appropriate for living history, reenactment, and black-powder shooting

• True-to-period finishes and furniture for display or field use

• Comfortable one-piece walnut stock with classic patch-box detail

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Pedersoli

• Weight: 7.71 lb

• Action Type: Single shot (muzzleloader)

• Caliber: .45

• Barrel Contour: Octagonal

• Barrel Length: 35.56"

• Overall Length: 50.19"

• Barrel Twist & Rotation: RH 1:48"

• Barrel Grooves: 8

• Capacity: 1

• Trigger Type: Single trigger

• Ignition: Musket-cap size percussion caps

• Stock: One-piece oil-finished walnut

• Finish: Blue barrel, case-hardened lock, brass furniture

Availability & Ordering
Our products are also offered through select dealers and shown at living-history events. Please check availability before purchasing. If you need this rifle for an upcoming event, contact us in advance so we can try to prioritize to meet your timeline.