The Colonial American Pistol from Cabin Creek is a design that is based largely on the work of immigrant German Gunsmiths in Eastern Pennsylvania, prior to and during the Revolutionary War. We took great inspiration and design from the works of Jacob Sees, as well as other prominent York and Lancaster gunsmiths alike. This project […]
Our “Boys and Ladies Rifle” was originally designed back in the early 1990’s when Brads children began attending events with him and shooting black powder rifles. He needed a youth sized model that retained the same level of quality and authenticity that was expected amongst the most avid shooters. We sourced components from the top […]
Our Colonial American Fowler is a Lancaster county Pennsylvania Style fowling piece from the 1760-1780 time period. It is based largely on a surviving example believed to have been made by John Newcomer in, Hempfield Twp, Lancaster County. One of the most unique and pleasing features of the American Fowler is the resulting overall architecture […]
The evolution of the southern longrifle in Colonial American was much more erratic than that of its Pennsylvania counterpart. Rifles made in the 18th Century in the Southern Colonies as a whole, display traits and characteristics that vary widely. Many of these southern rifles also exhibit the efforts of a gunsmith trying to blend the […]
In the 18th and early 19th centuries there existed a group of Gunsmiths working in the “Blue Mountain” region of eastern Pennsylvania. These men were mostly trained in the Germanic style of gun making; and the work that they produced is a direct reflection of the cultural environment in which they lived. The immigrant German […]
Since its introduction in 1985, the Yorktown Rifle has set the standard for high quality and authenticity at an affordable price. It’s comfortable styling and good balance have made it a go-to option for decades, with a reputation of being both easy to carry and enjoyable to shoot. It continues to be a popular choice […]